There’s no shortage of pecan pies in the South, and this fudgy Southern Chocolate Pecan Pie recipe doesn’t disappoint. The addition of warm melted chocolate gives this mouthwatering pecan pie universal appeal. Serve it chilled, at room temperature or slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Easy Southern Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe

Classic pecan pie is widely considered to be one of our most popular signature desserts throughout the South. The filling flavor can vary based on the bakers preference. Some prefer to make the filling with honey, some with molasses, and others with light corn syrup or dark corn syrup. It typically depends on the preference of the one doing the pie making, just as it should be. Likewise, everyone has their own take on chocolate-pecan pie. This delectable pie, combines a classic pecan pie recipe with chocolate, forming a delightfully rich fudge-like filling. I simply cannot resist a piece slightly warm with a big dollop of bourbon whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. How to make Southern Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

Heat Oven and Prepare Pie Pan – Preheat the oven. Lightly spray a 9-inch or 10-inch pie dish with cooking spray.
Pie Crust – Fit the pie crust into the pie dish crimp the edges.
Pecan Halves and Mini Chocolate Chips – Pour the pecan halves and one cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the bottom of the pie shell.
Melt Chocolate – In a large microwave safe bowl, melt the remaining chocolate chips with butter until smooth.
Dark Corn Syrup – Stir in the dark corn syrup, granulated sugar and light brown sugars, vanilla and salt.
Eggs – Whisk in the eggs.
Assemble – Pour the corn syrup mixture evenly over the pecans and mini chocolate chips.
Oven – Bake per the recipe until the center is set when gently shaken.
Cool Pie – Cool chocolate pecan pie on a wire rack until warm to the touch before slicing.
Serve Southern Chocolate Pecan Pie warm with ice cream or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream or Cool Whip.

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How to Make the Best Southern Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe

Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Chocolate Pecan Pie: One 9-inch or 10-inch deep dish pie shell, chopped pecans, semisweet chocolate chips, dark corn syrup (i.e. Karo or similar), granulated sugar, butter, large eggs, vanilla extract and salt.
Kitchen gadgets you’ll need: One 9-inch pie plate or 10-inch pie dish, large microwave-safe bowl, medium bowl, wire rack, measuring cups and spoons. a sharp knife and cutting board or nut chopper for the pecans and a large spoon for mixing everything together.
You can use a frozen store-bought pie crust, a refrigerated pie crust or a homemade Flaky Pie Crust for this pie. When using a frozen pie shell, there’s no need to thaw it prior to filling and baking.
Substitutions: You can use bittersweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips. You can also use full size chocolate chips in place of the mini chips. The mini chips seem to melt more easily when baking with the pie filling. Decrease the amount of classic chocolate chips by 1/4 cup when using full size baking chips.
Variations: You can add a splash of bourbon to the chocolate pecan pie filling for a chocolate bourbon pecan pie. Add 3-4 tablespoons mixed with the melted chocolate in place of vanilla.
After melting the chocolate in the microwave, you can also place all of the filling ingredients into a large mixing bowl to combine and pour into the pie crust for baking.
The combination of brown sugar and granulated sugar brings a depth of flavor to the pie filling. I highly recommend following the recipe.
Storage and Leftovers: You can store this pie at room temperature or chilled wrapped in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. When storing a room temperature it will last 2 days and up to 5 days when chilled.
Freezer: You can bake and freeze this Southern chocolate pecan pie covered with plastic wrap and aluminum foil for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Serve Chocolate Pecan Pie at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream or warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

More Southern Style Pie Recipes to Make

There’s no wrong time of year or occasion when a pie on the dessert menu wouldn’t be a stellar choice. More homemade pie recipes you may like to try:

There’s nothing like an All-American homemade Apple Pie for dessert.
Toffee Crunch Pecan Pie with Chantilly Cream a recipe I developed for Karo Syrup Brand.
Pineapple Buttermilk Pie is rich and creamy.
This lattice topped Blueberry Pie recipe can’t be beat.
If you like the cake you’ll love my recipe for German Chocolate Pie.
Easy no bake Butterfinger Pie.
also this recipe for French Silk Pie from Handle the Heat.

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