Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups pecans
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spread the pecan pieces and the chocolate chips evenly on the bottom of the pie shell.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients together.
  • Pour the filling over the pecans.
  • Bake for about 1 hour or until the filling sets.
  • Cool for 30 minutes before slicing.
  • Cut into individual servings and serve with a drizzle of Caramel Sauce and powdered sugar.
  • In a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar and water and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring often.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is a deep caramel color and has the consistency of a thin syrup, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Stir in the cream, return the saucepan to the high heat, and boil the sauce until it regains the consistency of a thick syrup, about 2 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Yield: about 3/4 cup