Chocolate Pecan Pie

A sweet, chocolaty twist on classic pecan pie.

Recipe Ingredients:

4 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup
3 squares unsweetened chocolate
2 cups pecan halves
1 unbaked pie shell

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixer bowl, place eggs, sugar and dark corn syrup.
3. Attached with a flat beater turn to speed 6 for 1 minute then Stop and scrape the bowl.
4. Reduce the speed to 4.
5. Gradually add melted unsweetened chocolate and beat for 1 minute until well blended.
6. Reduce the speed to stir and add pecan halves.
7. Now pour the mixture into an unbaked pie pastry in an ungreased pie plate.
8. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until slightly soft in the center.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of SummerKitchen.tv. Photograph property of CooksRecipes.com.