Fudgy Pecan Pie

Name: Fudgy Pecan Pie
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches); 4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped; 1/4 cup butter; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 cup water; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; FILLING:; 1 cup cold milk; 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix; 1 cup whipped topping; TOPPING:; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

This started out as just a plain chocolate pie that I "dressed up" for company. Now when I serve it, guests often tell me, "Your pie looks too good to eat - but I won't let that stop me!" -Ellen Arndt, Cologne, Minnesota

Ingredients

1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
4 ounces German sweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup water
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
FILLING:
1 cup cold milk
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup whipped topping
TOPPING:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove foil and set shell aside. Reduce heat to 375°.
In a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and butter. Remove from the heat; stir in milk and water. Add a small amount of hot chocolate mixture to eggs; return all to the pan. Stir in vanilla and salt. Pour into shell; sprinkle with nuts. Cover edges with foil. Bake for 35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over nut layer; cover and refrigerate.
In a bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over pudding layer. Refrigerate until set, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 666 calories, 41g fat (21g saturated fat), 135mg cholesterol, 541mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (51g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.

Originally published as Fudgy Pecan Pie in Taste of Home June/July 1998

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angiedwardl

Dec 24, 2012

I made this for the first time when I was a newlywed for my first Christmas as a married woman. It is now a Christmas tradition at my house (10 years later)! I love chocolate and this recipe delivers. If you are looking for something a little bit different than the traditional pecan pie or chocolate pecan pie, give this a try!
lucy1111

Nov 22, 2009

Can't believe this one doesn't have more reviews. This one is so good we make it for special occasions, gifts, and contests! It's awesome.