Fudgy pecan pie

 
                              Fudgy Pecan Pie
 
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 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Chocolate                        Pies & Pastry
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1                    pie crust -- unbaked
    4      ounces        sweet cooking chocolate
                         OR 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate -- *
      1/4  cup           margarine or butter
   14      ounces        sweetened condensed milk
      1/2  cup           hot water
    2                    eggs -- well beaten
      1/2  teaspoon      vanilla extract
      1/8  teaspoon      salt
    1 1/4  cups          pecan halves -- or pieces
 
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In medium saucepan, over low heat, melt 
 chocolate with margarine.  Stir in sweetened condensed milk, hot water and 
 eggs; mix well.
    Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients.  Pour into prepared pie 
 crust. 
    Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until center is set.  Cool slightly.  Serve warm 
 or chilled.  Garnish with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.  Refrigerate
 leftovers.
 
 * you can also use the premelted chocolate called choco bake instead of 
 unsweetened squares.
 
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