Super Easy Gooey Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe

This ooey gooey chocolate pecan pie is a sweet, succulent treat with a delicious chocolatey finish. It is often associated with the Kentucky Derby, and sometimes made with walnuts instead of pecans.

Honestly, this recipe could not be easier! After spreading some chocolate across a pie crust, it’s basically just stir, pour, and bake.

Then you just have to wait patiently for it to bake and cool, and then you get to enjoy a slice (or two – you do you) of ooey gooey deliciousness.

This is just a perfect recipe for the holidays or just for whenever you want a bite of rich chocolate-y goodness!

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Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe

Serves 8.

Ingredients

• 1 unbaked pie crust, ready-made or homemade
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (minis) (or 2 ounces Baker’s chocolate shavings)

Pie Filling

• 4 Tablespoons butter 
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup Karo syrup
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Optional toppings: ice cream and/or whipped cream

Instructions

Prepare the Crust

Either make your own pie crust, or use a ready-made crust. 

Spread the chocolate chips or shavings evenly in the bottom of the uncooked crust.

Heat the oven to 300°F.

Prepare the Filling

Cream the butter and sugar together.

Add the syrup, pecans, well-beaten eggs, and salt. Mix well.

Fill the pie crust with the pecan filling.

Bake, Cool, Serve

Bake one hour at 300°F or until well set.

Let cool to room temperature before serving.

Serve with a side of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

If you like Chocolate Pecan Pie, you should also try…

• Sweet Potato Bourbon Pie
• Traditional Pumpkin Pie
• Crumbly Top Apple Pie
• Peaches and Cream Pie

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