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Chocolate-Walnut Pie

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Chocolate-Walnut Pie

This is a variation of a classic pecan pie recipe with the addition of chocolate. It's a bit hedonistic. It is very easy to assemble, but it takes 45 to 50 minutes to bake.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

4 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust made fromBasic Pie Pastry
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted and allowed to cool
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups broken walnuts

Garnish (optional)

Whipped cream

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F.

    Step 2

    Melt the chocolate in the microwave or in a heavy pot on low heat. Pour it evenly into the unbaked pie shell.

    Step 3

    In a large bowl, mix the eggs, corn syrup, sugar, butter, and vanilla well. Stir in the walnuts. Pour the mixture into the chocolate-lined pie shell and bake until the filling is set, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove to a rack and let cool.

    Step 4

    The pie may be made ahead several days, or frozen for up to 3 months. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

Reprinted with permission from Nathalie Dupree's Comfortable Entertaining by Nathalie Dupree. © 1998 Viking
TagsPieDessertAmericanChocolateWalnutNutDinnerVegetarianEasyMake AheadQuickBakingCookbooks

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