Decadent Pecan Chocolate Pie |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Very rich and completely sinful. Roasting the pecans really adds a deep, almost smoky flavor. Hope you enjoy! Ingredients:
1 unbaked refrigerated pie crust |
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate |
1/2 cup pecan halves, roasted |
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened |
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted |
2 eggs |
3/4 cup sugar |
1/4 cup cocoa powder |
1/2 tablespoon all-purpose flour |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1 (6 ounce) can evaporated milk |
1/8 cup brandy |
whipped topping (optional) |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Place pie crust into bottom of 9 pie pan.
3. Melt the unsweetened chocolate in microwave, stirring every 15-20 seconds until smooth. Or melt on stove top over low heat.
4. Spread chocolate over bottom of pie crust and top with pecans.
5. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and eggs together until smooth.
6. In a separate bowl, combine sugar, cocoa, salt and flour.
7. Slowly add flour mixture to cream cheese mixture.
8. Slowly beat in milk.
9. Add brandy and beat on medium-high for 5 minutes.
10. Pour mixture into pie shell and bake at 350 25 minutes or until set.
11. Cool completely.
12. Serve with whipped topping if desired.
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