Hazelnut Pecan Pie

Name: Hazelnut Pecan Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry; 3 eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup hazelnut flavoring syrup; 1/2 cup dark corn syrup; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans; 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts; 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips; Whipped cream, optional

With a blend of chocolate, pecans and hazelnuts, this pie tastes so good. But it’s very easy to make so you can enjoy it often. Your family and friends will think you worked for hours in the kitchen. It's great plain or with a dollop of whipped cream. Brenda Melancon, Gonzales, Louisiana

Ingredients

1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup hazelnut flavoring syrup
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Whipped cream, optional

Directions

Unroll pastry into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edges. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, syrups, flour, butter and vanilla. Stir in the pecans, hazelnuts and chocolate chips. Transfer to pastry shell.
Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with whipped cream if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Editor’s Note: This recipe was tested with Torani hazelnut flavoring syrup. Look for it in the coffee aisle.