Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 unbaked pie crust ((see notes for link))
  • 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 3 large eggs, (lightly beaten)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 ½ cups pecan halves

Instruction

  • Prepare the pie crust and fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a large (microwave safe) mixing bowl combine the chocolate and butter. Heat on HIGH 1 to 2 minutes or until the butter is melted, stirring halfway through heating time.  Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
  • Mix in sugar, salt, corn syrup, eggs and vanilla until well blended.  Add the pecans and stir gently until well blended. Pour the filling into the unbaked crust.
  • Bake 50 minutes or until filling is firm 2 inches from edge.  Cool on wire rack.