Fudgy Pecan Pie
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
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1/3 cupbutter or margarine
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2/3 cupsugar
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1/2 cup
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3eggs
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1 cuplight corn syrup
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1/4 tspsalt
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1 cuppecans chopped
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1pie crust, unbaked 9-inch
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pecans or pecan halves additional chopped (optional)
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Sweetened Whipped Cream:
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1/2 cupcold whipping cream
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1 Tbsppowdered sugar
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1/4 tspvanilla extract
Step-By-Step Directions
oven
saucepan
bowls
rubber scraper
wooden spoon
wire rack
mixer
Heat oven to 375°F.
Melt butter in medium saucepan over low heat; add sugar and cocoa, stirring until well blended. Remove from heat; set aside.
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.
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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Nutrition FactsServings Per Container 8 servingsServing size 1 slice (141g)Amount per servingCalories530% Daily Value*Total Fat 31g 40%Saturated Fat 11g 55%Trans Fat 0gCholesterol 120mg 40%Sodium 280mg 12%Total Carbohydrates 63g 23%Dietary Fiber 1g 4%Total Sugars 49gIncludes 47g Added Sugar 94%Protein 6gVitamin D 0 0%Calcium 39mg 4%Iron 3mg 15%Potassium 94mg 2%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in aserving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 caloriesa day is used for general nutrition advice.
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or recipe variations.
