Extra Rich Chocolate Pecan Pie

Chocolate chips and creamy evaporated milk change the tone and texture of this luscious southern classic. You'd better make two while you're at it!

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Combine chocolate chips, evaporated milk and butter in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth and creamy. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, eggs, flour, vanilla and salt. Stir in pecans; mix well. Gradually stir chocolate mixture into egg mixture, blending well, and pour into unbaked pie shell.
4. Bake 40 minutes or until center is set. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Makes 8 servings.