How to Make Chocolate Pumpkin Pecan Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who doesn't love a good pie? And when it comes to fall flavors, there's nothing quite like the combination of chocolate, pumpkin, and pecan. If you're looking for a show-stopping dessert to serve at Thanksgiving or any fall gathering, then this Chocolate Pumpkin Pecan Pie is just what you need.

This pie brings together the best of both worlds – the rich, creamy texture of pumpkin pie, the decadent sweetness of chocolate, and the crunchy, nutty flavor of pecans. It's the perfect marria...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 ounces semisweet chocolate (such as Baker's®), chopped
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup dark corn syrup (such as Karo®)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 (9 inch) deep-dish pie crust
  • 24 pecan halves (optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix pumpkin puree, eggs, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, ginger, and salt in a large bowl until well combined. Set aside.
  • Place baking chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir. Continue to microwave chocolate at 30-second intervals until melted. Measure out 1 cup of pumpkin mixture and stir into chocolate mixture. Set aside.
  • Mix melted butter, brown sugar, dark corn syrup, egg, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl until well combined. Stir in chopped pecans.
  • Place frozen pie crust on the baking sheet and pour in chocolate-pumpkin mixture. Carefully pour pumpkin mixture on top. Pour the pecan layer over the top. Arrange pecan halves around the outside perimeter of the pie.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pie is set, 55 to 65 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    365 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 438mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 200mg