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Fudgy Pecan Pie

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Details

Timing
Timing
Total:
4 Hr.
Bake:
1 Hr. 10 Min.
Prep:
20 Min.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Yields:
1 pie

Crunchy pecans top the sweet fudge filling in this twist on the classic Southern pecan pie. Adding HERSHEY'S Cocoa to this fudgy pecan pie recipe results in a fudge filling that's as delicious as it gets. HERSHEY'S Cocoa adds richness, while heaps of pecans add a nutty crunch. Don't forget the whipped cream on top — either homemade or store-bought. This Fudgy Pecan Pie is perfect for Thanksgiving Day or a special occasion dinner dessert.  Take those leftover pecans and make these decadent Butter Pecan Squares.

Ingredients & Directions

Prep Time
20 minutes
Bake Time
1 hour 10 minutes
Cool Time
2 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup
    butter or margarine
  • 2/3 cup
    sugar
  • 1/2 cup
    HERSHEY'S Cocoa
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1 cup
    light corn syrup
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 cup
    pecans chopped
  • 1
    pie crust, unbaked 9-inch
  • pecans or pecan halves additional chopped (optional)
  • Sweetened Whipped Cream:
  • 1/2 cup
    cold whipping cream
  • 1 Tbsp
    powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    vanilla extract
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Step-By-Step Directions

Equipment Needed 
oven oven
saucepan saucepan
bowls bowls
rubber scraper rubber scraper
wooden spoon wooden spoon
wire rack wire rack
mixer mixer
1

Heat oven to 375°F.

2

Melt butter in medium saucepan over low heat; add sugar and cocoa, stirring until well blended. Remove from heat; set aside.

3

Beat eggs slightly in medium bowl. Stir in corn syrup and salt. Add cocoa mixture; blend well. Stir in chopped pecans. Pour into unbaked pie crust.

4

Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until set. Cool. For a crispy top on pie, cool and serve. For a softer top on pie, cool and cover; let stand about 8 hours before serving. Garnish with Sweetened Whipped Cream and pecans, if desired.


Sweetened Whipped Cream:

Stir together 1/2 cup cold whipping cream, 1 tablespoon powdered sugar and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract in small bowl; beat until stiff.

Variation:

Fudgy Mocha Pecan Pie: Dissolve 1 teaspoon powdered instant coffee in 1 teaspoon hot water in small bowl; add to pie filling when adding corn syrup and salt.

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