Dark Chocolate Pecan Nut Pie

Oct 31, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Dark Chocolate Pecan Nut Pie: whole homemade dark chocolate pecan nut pie with a single flaky pastry crust, open-faced with…

Dark Chocolate Pecan Nut Pie: a rich baked nut pie in a flaky crust. Makes 8 slices in about 4.5 hours.

Prep 35 min

Cook 55 min

Cooling 3 hr

Total 4 hr 30 min

Yield 8 slices

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Ingredients

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Crust

1 ½ cups (180.0 g)all-purpose flour
½ cup (115.0 g)unsalted butter, very cold, cubed
¾ tsp (4.0 g)fine salt
¼ cup (65.0 ml)ice water

Filling

3.0 (150.0 g)large eggs
⅔ cup (230.0 g)golden syrup or light corn syrup
¾ cup (155.0 g)light brown sugar
4.0 tbsp (55.0 g)unsalted butter, melted
1 ½ tsp (7.0 ml)vanilla extract
¼ tsp (2.0 g)fine salt
2.0 cups (190.0 g)pecan halves, lightly toasted
3.0 oz (80.0 g)dark chocolate, chopped

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Instructions

Mix crust flour and salt, cut in cold butter, moisten with exactly 65 ml ice water and chill dough 30 minutes.
Roll crust into a 23 cm pie dish; crimp and refrigerate 15 minutes. Heat oven to 350°F (177°C).
Whisk eggs, syrup, sugar, melted butter, vanilla and salt until blended; mix in any listed additional flavor ingredients.
Fold in all pecan halves, pour into the cold pastry and spread evenly.
Bake 50–60 minutes, protecting crust edges as needed, until center is only slightly wobbly and reaches at least 160°F (71°C).
Let cool for 3 hours, then cut with a clean sharp knife. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.

Tips

If using nuts with thin skins, toast first for a deeper, less raw flavor.
Avoid cutting hot: warm syrup fillings require several hours to set.

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make dark chocolate pecan nut pie?

Plan on 35 minutes of prep and 55 minutes of cooking, plus 3 hours to chill. The recipe makes 8 slices.

How should I store dark chocolate pecan nut pie?

Refrigerate within 2 hours; use within 4 days.

Can I make dark chocolate pecan nut pie ahead?

Yes. Refrigerate within 2 hours; use within 4 days.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1.5 tsp vanilla extract (7 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Dark Chocolate Pecan Nut Pie: a rich baked nut pie in a flaky crust. Makes 8 slices in about 4.5 hours.

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Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

587 Calories / serving

36.3g Fat

63.1g Carbs

7.0g Protein

29.7g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~4696 cal · 290g fat · 505g carbs · 56g protein · 238g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.