Chocolate Pecan Pie

Lots of chocolate with a buttery flaky crust, this is a delicious pie! This is a great pie for any occasion. Serve hot or cold, with vanilla ice cream or a spoonful of whipped topping.

Ingredients -

3/4 cup Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Light Corn Syrup
3 (1 ounce) squares Unsweetened Chocolate, melted and cooled
3 tablespoons melted Butter or Regular Margarine
3 Eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 cup chopped Pecans
1 (9 inch) Unbaked Pie Shell

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 375 F.

2. Combine first seven ingredients in a bowl.

3. At medium speed, with electric mixer, beat until well blended.

4. Add the pecans.

5. Pour pecan pie mixture into the unbaked pie shell.

6. Bake 35 minutes, or until set.

7. Cool on a wire rack.

Variations and Recipe Ideas:

Cooking Tip

Heart Healthy Pecans

Pecans are a healthy addition to any diet. Pecans are dense in nutrients and minerals, and the amount of unsaturated fat in pecans meet the latest dietary guidelines.

Cooking Tip

Storing Pecans

Unused, shelled pecans can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, or frozen in a ziplock storage bag. Pecans will keep for months, with no loss in flavor, when stored correctly.