Chocolate pecan pie(1)

 
                          Chocolate Pecan Pie (1)
 
 Recipe By     : Betty E. Kohler 
 Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Chocolate                        Pies
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1                    Pastry for one-crust pie -- unbaked
                         Filling:
    1      cup           light corn syrup
      1/2  cup           sugar
      1/4  cup           butter or margarine -- melted
    1      teaspoon      vanilla
    3                    eggs
    6      ounces        semi-sweet chocolate chips -- (1 cup)
                         reserve 2 T.
    1 1/2  cups          pecan halves
                         Topping:
    2      tablespoons   reserved semi-sweet chocolate chips
   10                    pecan halves
                         Whipped cream
 
 Prepare pastry for unbaked one-crust pie. Heat oven to 325 degrees. In large
bowl, combine corn syrup, sugar, margarine, vanilla and eggs;  beat well.
Reserve 2 tablespoons chocolate chips for topping. Stir in  remaining chocolate
chips and 1-1/2 cups pecans. Spread evenly in  pastry-lined pan.
 Bake at 325 degrees for 55 to 65 minutes or until deep golden brown and 
filling is set. Cool completely.
 Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Melt 2 tablespoons reserved  chocolate
chips in small saucepan over low heat. Dip each of 10 pecan  halves into
chocolate. Place on paper-lined cookie sheet. Refrigerate 15  to 20 minutes or
until chocolate is set.
 Garnish pie with whipped cream and chocolate-dipped nuts. Store in  
refrigerator.
                    
 
 
 
 
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