Kentucky Chocolate Pecan Pie

Name: Kentucky Chocolate Pecan Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 2 large egg yolks; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2/3 cup light corn syrup; 1/3 cup butter, melted; 2 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon, optional; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Dash salt; 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or chopped walnuts; 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches); 1 egg white, lightly beaten; 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling YIELD: 6-8 servings.

This is our Test Kitchen's version of the regional classic. The chocolate pecan pie is infused with Kentucky bourbon.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

3 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon, optional
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or chopped walnuts
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
1 egg white, lightly beaten
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, yolks, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, bourbon if desired, vanilla and salt. Stir in nuts.
2. Brush pastry shell with egg white. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Pour filling over chips. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack.
3. In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Dollop on pie just before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 684 calories, 44g fat (19g saturated fat), 199mg cholesterol, 282mg sodium, 69g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.

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