Name: Chocolate Pecan Chess Pie
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 2 (1-oz.) unsweetened chocolate baking squares; 1 (5-oz.) can evaporated milk; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups pecan halves and pieces; 2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon light corn syrup; 9- inch deep-dish pie crust

Instructions

Microwave butter and chocolate squares in a large microwave-safe bowl at MEDIUM (50% power) 1 1/2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring at 30-second intervals. Whisk in evaporated milk, eggs and 1 tsp. vanilla. Stir together granulated sugar and next 3 ingredients. Add sugar mixture to chocolate mixture, whisking until smooth. Pour mixture into prepared crust. Bake pie at 350° for 40 minutes. Stir together pecans, next 2 ingredients, and remaining 1 tsp. vanilla; sprinkle over pie. Bake 10 more minutes or until set. Remove from oven to a wire rack, and cool completely (about 1 hour).

Pro Tips

A chess pie is a southern tradition and we have so many ways to make them! The pecans add just the right texture and flavor, so the pie isn’t too sweet.

Chocolate Pecan Chess Pie