Chocolate Pecan Pie

Ingredients:

For the Pie Crust:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup ice water

For the Filling:

• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pie Crust:
a. In a food processor, pulse the all-purpose flour and salt together.
b. Add the chilled, diced butter to the flour mixture and pulse until it resembles coarse crumbs.
c. Slowly add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, and pulse until the dough comes together.
d. Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
e. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Roll Out the Pie Crust:
a. On a floured surface, roll out the pie crust into a 12-inch circle.
b. Transfer the crust to a 9-inch pie dish, trim the excess, and crimp the edges.

3. Prepare the Filling:
a. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the bottom of the pie crust.
b. In a bowl, mix together eggs, corn syrup, granulated sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
c. Stir in pecan halves.

4. Assemble and Bake:
a. Pour the pecan filling over the chocolate chips in the pie crust.
b. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set.
c. If the edges of the crust start to brown too quickly, you can cover them with aluminum foil.

5. Cool and Serve:
a. Allow the chocolate pecan pie to cool completely before slicing.
b. Serve on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Pecan Pie!