Bittersweet Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe

Step 1 :

• Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.

Step 2 :

• Melt chocolate in a metal bowl set over barely simmering water, stirring.
• Remove from heat.

Step 3 :

• Roll out dough into a 13-inch round on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin.
• Fit into a 9-inch pie plate.
• Trim excess dough, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang.
• Fold overhang under and press against rim of pie plate, then crimp decoratively.

Step 4 :

• Spread chocolate in bottom of pie shell with back of spoon and let it set, then cover with pecans.

Step 5 :

• Whisk together eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt in a bowl, then whisk in corn syrup and pour over pecans.

Step 6 :

• Bake pie until filling is puffed and crust is golden, 50 to 60 minutes. (If pie is browning too fast after 30 minutes, loosely cover with foil.)
• Cool pie on a rack to warm or room temperature.
• Serve with whipped cream.