How to Make Dark Chocolate Buttermilk Pecan Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pecan pie is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed by families for generations. The sweet, gooey filling combined with the crunch of pecans and the flaky crust make it a favorite for holidays and special occasions. However, if you're looking to take your pecan pie to the next level, look no further than this Dark Chocolate Buttermilk Pecan Pie recipe.

This indulgent twist on the traditional pecan pie adds rich, dark chocolate and tangy buttermilk to create a dessert that is sure to ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 prepared 9-inch pie crusts
  • 1 ½ cups dark chocolate chips
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 ½ tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sliced pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 9-inch pies

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Press pie crusts into two 9-inch pie pans.
  • Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching.
  • Mix sugar, flour, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Whisk buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl; stir buttermilk mixture into sugar mixture. Slowly pour melted chocolate into mixture, while beating with an electric mixer, until filling is smooth. Pour half the filling into each prepared pie crust. Sprinkle pecans over each pie.
  • Bake pies in the preheated oven until cooked through, about 1 hour. Cool for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Nutrition

    353 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 70mg
    • Sodium: 236mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 142mg