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Kentucky Pecan Pie

Decadent Kentucky Pecan Pie That Will Wow Your Guests

This Kentucky Pecan Pie combines toasted pecans and semi-sweet chocolate for a rich, comforting dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Avoid dark or white chocolate for best flavor.
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Measure after chopping.
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar.
  • 0.5 cup Butter Melted; unsalted preferred.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Avoid self-rising flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla, not imitation.
  • 1 9-inch Unbaked Deep-Dish Pie Shell Refrigerated or frozen options work.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Oven
  • Pie dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, and eggs. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Add flour and vanilla extract, stirring until creamy.
  4. Fold in chopped pecans and chocolate chips gently.
  5. Pour the filling into the unbaked pie shell.
  6. Bake for about 1 hour or until the edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
  7. Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This pie freezes beautifully; wrap tightly to maintain texture when freezing. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream if desired.

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