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All the flavors of pecan pie with the delicious addition of rich chocolate, walnuts, macadamia nuts and a hint of coffee liqueur; this 1st Prize winning pie is easy to make and sure to please your family and friends alike. From the kitchens of Joyce Andrews of Blossburg, PA.
3-Nut Chocolate Mocha Pie
- Filling:
1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell *
3 large eggs
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup dark corn syrup
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
3 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur (such as Kahlua Brand liqueur)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts
1/2 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels
Chocolate Sauce:
1 cup (6 ounces) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
Sweetened whipped cream
Whole pecans, walnuts and macadamia nuts
- FOR FILLING: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- BEAT eggs lightly in large bowl. Stir in brown sugar, dark and light corn syrups, butter, liqueur and vanilla extract. Stir in walnuts, pecans, macadamias and 1/2 cup morsels. Spoon into pie shell.
- BAKE for 35 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C); bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack.
- FOR CHOCOLATE SAUCE: Place 1 cup morsels and cream in uncovered, medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; STIR. Morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15- second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in liqueur. Cool to room temperature.
- TO SERVE: Pipe rosettes or dollop whipped cream around side of pie. Place alternating whole nuts in centers of rosettes or dollops. Cut pie into slices. Drizzle about 1 tablespoon chocolate sauce onto plate in zigzag pattern. Top with slice of pie. Drizzle chocolate sauce in zigzag pattern over top of pie.
Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Estimated Times: Preparation - 45 min | Cooking - 50 min |
* If using frozen pie shell, use deep-dish style, thawed completely. Bake on baking sheet; increase baking time slightly.
Recipe and photograph are the property of Nestlé® and Meals.com, used with permission.
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