Chocolate Chunk Pecan Pie

This spectacular pie combines classic pecan pie with the distinctive flavor of chocolate. What a wonderful way to complete a special meal.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 unbaked 9-inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell*
3 large eggs
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pecan halves, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Combine eggs, corn syrup, sugar, butter and vanilla extract in medium bowl with a wire whisk. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle chunks over bottom of crust. Pour pecan mixture into pie shell.
3. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted 2 inches from center comes out with little bits of filling attached. If browning too quickly, cover with foil. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours; refrigerate until serving time.

Makes 8 servings.

*If using frozen pie shell, use deep-dish style. Do not thaw. Bake on baking sheet.

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