Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Chocolate Pecan Pie


Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
Here is one of the perennial thanksgiving favorites - the pecan pie with a twist.
Hope you would enjoy this one.
Once again, Happy Holidays to you all!
Recipe adapted from Tyler Florence
Ingredients:
For the crust:
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. sugar
¼ tsp. salt
8 tbsp. cold, unsalted butter, cut into medium cubes (about 16 pieces)
3 tbsp. ice cold water

Filling:
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup dark corn syrup or sugar cane syrup (such as Steen's)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
11/2 cups pecan halves

Method:
To make the crust, combine the flour, sugar, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.  Mix briefly to combine.  Add the cubes of butter to the bowl and mix on low speed until the texture resembles coarse cornmeal and the largest chunks of butter are not much larger than peas.  Add the water to the bowl and mix on low speed just until the dough comes together.
Form the dough into a 1 " thick disc, wrap  with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until chilled.
Heat the oven to 350 degree F .Roll the dick on a lightly floured work space into a 12 " circle.Fit this into the bottom of a 9 "pie pan .Trim the excess and crimp as desired.

To make the filling: melt the butter and chocolate in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, remove from heat and let cool. Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl until frothy and then blend in the sugar. Stir in the syrup, vanilla, salt, and the melted butter mixture until well blended.
Arrange the pecans on the bottom of the pie crust and carefully pour the egg mixture over them. Bake until the filling is set and slightly puffed, about 45 minutes. Test for doneness by sticking a thin knife in the center of the pie, if it comes out pretty clean, you're good to go. Transfer the pie to rack and cool completely before cutting.

12 comments:

  1. A very new and interesting recipe for me...looks and sounds yum!

    Enjoyed the read...though I am quite ok with the remotes, I see my FIL struggle with it and always calling his granddaughter for help:)
    Btw, a simple, healthy and tasty recipe

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  2. Hey Vidya,

    Sorry about the second half of the comment, it was meant for some other blog and by mistake I copy pasted it here. Had intended to copy paste the link for my event. Sorry dear.

    Herbs & Flowers: Spring Onions

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  3. Happy holidays to u too. Nice and inviting pie

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  4. Happy thanksgiving to u and ur family Vidhya,pie looks absolutely addictive and incredible..

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  5. A delectable & yummy pie!! Happy thanksgiving Vidhya!!!
    Prathima Rao
    Parts Corner

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  6. A classic! You have done a wonderful job here, it looks devourable :)
    USMasala

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  7. Happy Holidays Vidhya...this looks perfect and superb chocolatey pie...love it !!!

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  8. Lovely flavors, Vidhya! Love both chocolates and pecans. This's just the sort of thing I'd love to have for an elegant dessert!

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