Jumbo Chocolate Pecan Christmas Fudge Pie
Indulge in the decadent charm of this Jumbo Chocolate Pecan Christmas Fudge Pie, a showstopping holiday dessert that combines the rich, velvety texture of chocolate fudge with the nutty crunch of toasted pecans, all nestled within a buttery, flaky pie crust. Perfectly balanced with the deep richness of cocoa and semi-sweet chocolate, this pie features a luscious filling that's baked to fudgy perfection and accented with hints of vanilla. Ideal for festive gatherings, it’s easy to elevate this pie with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings, making it as stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just over an hour and serving up to eight, this holiday treat is destined to be a crowd-pleaser on your Christmas dessert table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 3 pieces large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.25 cups toasted pecans, chopped
- 1 piece pre-made or homemade flaky pie crust
- 1 cup whipped cream (optional, for serving)
- 0.25 cup chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, trimming and crimping the edges as desired. Place it in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the filling.
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from the heat and stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until smooth and glossy.
Add the granulated sugar and light brown sugar to the melted chocolate mixture. Stir until well combined and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs together. Gradually add the slightly cooled chocolate mixture to the eggs, stirring continuously to prevent the eggs from cooking.
Stir in the vanilla extract. Sift in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Fold in the toasted pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the fudge filling.
Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with moist, fudgy crumbs.
Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set the filling completely.
Before serving, top the pie with whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate shavings, if desired.
Slice and enjoy this rich holiday dessert with your loved ones!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6113 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 395.7 g | 507% | |
| Saturated Fat | 186.4 g | 932% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1063 mg | 354% | |
| Sodium | 1724 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 647.1 g | 235% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.7 g | 149% | |
| Total Sugars | 491.6 g | ||
| Protein | 73.6 g | 147% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 494 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 1502 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
