Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Black Bottom Pecan Pie, a rich and flavorful dessert that features a luscious chocolate crust filled with sweet pecans. Perfect for any gathering or celebration, this pie is sure to impress with its beautiful presentation and irresistible flavor. The unique combination of chocolate and pecans elevates traditional pecan pie into an extraordinary treat. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or enjoyed as is, this dessert will be the star of your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup flour
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 1/2 Tbsp shortening
- 2 Tbsp cold butter
- Ice water
- 1/4 cup fruit juice (as bourbon substitute)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- Approximately 10 oz pecan halves
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a food processor, blend flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Add shortening and cold butter; pulse until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk fruit juice and cornstarch until smooth, then mix in eggs, corn syrup, and sugar. Stir in melted butter and chopped pecans.
- Roll out the dough and fit it into a pie pan. Layer chocolate chips at the bottom and pour the filling over them. Top with remaining pecan halves.
- Bake for about one hour until bubbling; cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg