This splendid version of
a southern classic, pecan pie, has a pastry crust embedded with
chopped pecans and a brandied filling with chocolate chips and
pecan halves.
Pecan
and Chocolate Pie
- 2 tablespoons chopped
pecans
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup brandy
1 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9-inch) unbaked pie shell
- Press chopped pecans into
the prepared pie shell dough.
- Combine eggs, sugar, melted
butter, cream, dark corn syrup, and salt in a bowl; mix well.
Stir in brandy, pecan halves, semisweet chocolate chips, and
vanilla. Pour into the prepared pie crust.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes,
or until the center is set. Cool.
Makes 8 servings.
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