Black-Bottomed Pecan Pie

Black-Bottomed Pecan Pie is a delicious twist on a classic pecan pie. This recipe is chocolate-y and SO delicious.

This pie has zero corn syrup. I know a lot of people are super finicky when it comes to corn syrup. I actually don’t mind it since I don’t eat it every single day. But this recipe is made with brown rice syrup and it’s just as delicious!

The best part about this pie is the chocolate bottom. A bit of ganache is made by pouring hot heavy cream over chunks of dark chocolate. After a bit, it’s all mixed until very smooth. The chocolate is added to the base of the pie crust and then it goes in the freezer.

The freezer bit makes it so the chocolate becomes hard. This makes pouring the filling on top WAY easier. The two stay separated.

How to Make Black-Bottomed Pecan Pie

1. Roll out the homemade pie crust or store-bought pie crust and fit it into your pie dish.
2. Time to make the ganache. I like to make ganache the easiest way possible, which means warming up heavy cream and pouring it over chocolate. Let it sit and then whisk together. So simple!
3. Add it to the bottom of the pie crust and transfer it to the freezer until it turns solid.
4. Mix up the filling ingredients (not including the pecans!). This is the part where people get confused. We’re adding the pecans to the pie crust by themselves.
5. Add the pecans to the set pie crust.
6. Pour the filling mixture it and brush the edges of the pie crust with egg wash.
7. Transfer to the oven to bake for about

And then it bakes. that’s it. In the world of pie, this is a pretty easy one because:

• A: There’s no blind-baking. I learned recently that I hate blind-baking. It adds one more step to an already long process.
• B: You could in theory use a store-bought crust and it’d be SUPER QUICK.
• C: In the “Notes” of the recipe, you’ll find my tips to make the components way ahead of time.

If you make this, let me know on Instagram! 

More Pie Recipes to Make: 

• Classic Apple Pie
• Asian Pear Pie
• Butterscotch Pumpkin Pie
• Marbled Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie
• Miso Caramel Apple Pie
• Pie Crust 101

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Black-Bottomed Pecan Pie

Author: Adrianna Adarme

Black-Bottomed Pecan Pie recipe is chocolatey twist on a classic pecan pie. This recipe has no corn syrup thanks to brown rice syrup.

Course: Dessert, Holiday

Cuisine: American, Thanksgiving

Keyword: black bottom pecan pie, choc pecan pie, chocolate pecan pie, homemade pecan pie

Prep Time: 20 minutes mins

Cook Time: 50 minutes mins

Chilling Time: 2 hours hrs

Total Time: 3 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Serving Size: 8

Ingredients

Pie Crust:

• 1 store-bought or homemade pie crust

Black Bottom:

• 4 ounces dark chocolate
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Filling:

• 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into cubes
• 3/4 cup brown rice syrup (see notes below for substitutions)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 large eggs (at room temperature)
• 2 1/2 cups pecans (wholes and halves)
• 1 large egg (for egg wash) beaten
• Whipped cream and/or vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions

To Make the Black Bottom

• Preheat to 350 degrees F.
• Add the chocolate to a small bowl. In a small saucepan, add the heavy cream and heat until very hot to the touch (about 130 degrees F). Immediately pour the heavy cream on top of the chocolate and allow to stand for 2 to 3 minutes. Then, whisk the chocolate and cream together until very smooth. Set aside.
• Remove the pie crust from the fridge and allow to stand on the counter for about 10 minutes. I always find this helps with rolling it out. Begin to roll the dough, being sure to rotate it every so often to avoid sticking, to a 13-inch round. Wrap the dough around the rolling pin and unroll it over a 9-inch pie dish. Gently fit the dough into the bottom and up the sides of the pie dish. Trim the dough around the pie tin, leaving a 1 1/2-inch overhang (this is important is you want a nice crimp). Tuck the overhang under itself all the way around. Rest your right thumb on the edge of the pie crust and using your left hand, shape a v. Push the two together, creating a large crimp. Work your way around the entire pie curst until you’re done.
• Pour the melted chocolate into the pie crust and smooth it out with the back of a spoon to create an even layer. Transfer the pie crust to the freezer to chill for 15 to 20 minutes.

To Make the Filling and To Bake:

• Meanwhile, in a saucepan, set over medium heat, add the brown sugar and cubes of butter. Heat until the butter has melted. Give it a good stir and then turn the heat off. Mix in the brown rice syrup, vanilla extract, salt and eggs. Mix until smooth.
• Remove the pie crust from the freezer and add the pecans to the pie shell. Pour the filling into the pie crust and transfer to a baking sheet. Brush the edges of the pie crust with egg wash and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the center has set (it may rise slightly and be slightly jiggly). Be sure to check on it periodically throughout the baking process—if at any time the crust get too brown, you can place a piece of foil over it to stop the browning.
• Chill on the counter for about 2 hours before slicing. This will set the pie and is necessary in order to get nice slices! Serve with whipped cream and/or ice cream.

Notes

To Make Ahead:

• Make the crust the night before. Make the filling the night before and keep it in the fridge in a bowl. Make the ganache the night before and then just before pouring it in, warm in the microwave for a minute or so, just until melted. Assemble just before baking.
• Recipe for a single pie crust, click here
• If you like, you can use Light Corn Syrup and use a 1:1 substitution. 

Equipment: 

Glass Pyrex Pie Plates | Metal Mixing Bowl| Small Saucepan

Equipment

1 (9-inch) pie baking dish

1 mixing bowl

1 small saucepan

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 234kcal (12%)

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