Chocolate Pecan Pie I recipe

1 servings

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

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.