Chef John’s Chocolate Pecan Pie
This pecan pie is easy, delicious, and made extra rich with chocolate chips, making it a must-have for the holidays.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 12, 2026Share
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This pecan pie is easy, delicious, and made extra rich with chocolate chips, making it a must-have for the holidays.
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Ingredients 10
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup light brown sugar
0.25 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted and hot
1.5 cups roughly chopped pecans
0.333 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Put a baking sheet lined with foil on the bottom oven rack.
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Place dough in a 9-inch pie pan and crimp edges if desired.
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In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until pale and frothy, around 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and vanilla. Stir in the brown sugar, white sugar, and flour until well combined. Pour in melted butter and whisk until fully combined. Mix in the pecans.
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Spread chocolate chips evenly over the bottom of the pie crust. Carefully pour the filling over top and lightly tap the pan so it settles.
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Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Turn the heat down to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for another 30 to 35 minutes, until the crust is golden and the filling is set and not jiggly.
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Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature before serving, about 2 hours. Once it cools to room temperature, you can chill it in the fridge and serve cold if you like.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 543 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 37g
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Saturated Fat 12g
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Cholesterol 77mg
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Sodium 145mg
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Total Carbohydrate 52g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 5g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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