Chocolate Pecan Pie I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
• 1/3 cup butter
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder (optional)
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c.) in a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. stir in sugar, and set aside to cool.
• in a mixing bowl, beat eggs well. stir in salt, corn syrup and melted butter mixture. add coffee powder mixed with 1 teaspoon water, if desired. stir in the chopped pecans.
• spread chocolate chips evenly over the bottom of the pie crust. pour pecan mixture over the crust.
• bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 45 to 50 minutes, or until set. cover and let stand at room temperature about 8 hours before serving. pie will be soft.
• combine cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla in a small mixing bowl. whip until stiff. garnish pie.