Description
Toffee chocolate pecan pie delivers rich Southern comfort with luxurious layers of creamy chocolate and caramelized pecans. Silky chocolate mingles with buttery toffee and crisp pastry, promising sensational dessert moments when you crave indulgent sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pie crust
- 1 ¾ cups (210g) pecan halves
- 1 cup (170g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
- ½ cup (75g) toffee bits (Bits o’ Brickle or the kind with chocolate)
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup (237 ml) dark corn syrup (Karo)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup (67g) granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a scorching 450°F, positioning the rack in the center of the oven for optimal heat distribution.
- Carefully nestle the pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate, artfully crimping the edges to create a decorative border. Refrigerate the crust to maintain its delicate structure.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, vigorously whisk together eggs, dark corn syrup, granulated sugar, salt, and melted butter until the mixture becomes a smooth, homogeneous blend.
- Retrieve the chilled pie shell and create a delectable base layer by evenly scattering chocolate chips and toffee bits across the bottom of the crust.
- Meticulously arrange pecan halves in an elegant pattern over the chocolate and toffee foundation.
- Gently cascade the prepared filling over the pecans, allowing a brief moment for the nuts to gracefully float to the surface and become completely enrobed in the silky mixture.
- Transfer the pie to a sturdy baking sheet to catch any potential overflow, and protect the delicate crust edges with a pie shield or aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning.
- Initiate baking at the high temperature of 450°F for 10 minutes to create a crisp crust foundation.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking for 40-50 minutes, watching for subtle signs of doneness: a slightly puffy texture, a gentle jiggle at the center, and delicate cracks forming around the edges.
- Allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature, ensuring the filling sets perfectly before slicing.
- Store the pie in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or preserve its decadent flavors by freezing for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Chilling the pie crust helps prevent shrinkage and maintains a flaky texture during baking.
- Layering chocolate chips and toffee bits beneath the pecans creates delightful pockets of sweet, crunchy surprise in every slice.
- Using a baking sheet underneath catches potential overflow and protects your oven from messy drips.
- Cover pie crust edges with a shield or foil to prevent burning while ensuring the filling cooks evenly.
- High initial baking temperature followed by a lower temperature helps achieve a perfectly set custard-like filling with a golden crust.
- Completely cool the pie before serving to allow the filling to set and develop rich, complex flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 433
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 86mg