Chocolate Pecan Pie

Our Chocolate Pecan Pie takes the classic Texas Pecan Pie our family has made for five generations and adds two layers of premium chocolate. First, chocolate chunks are folded into the pie filling, so you find melty pockets of chocolate woven through the smooth, sweet pecan custard. Second, the finished pie is drizzled with chocolate on top, which sets up nicely and adds visual appeal alongside the orchard fresh pecan pieces. The result is a pie that delivers the toasty buttery pecan flavor you expect, layered with the rich indulgence of real chocolate.

The base recipe and the crust are the same as our classic Texas Pecan Pie, including the orchard fresh pecans from our San Saba orchard. The differences are the chocolate chunks folded throughout the filling and the chocolate drizzle on top. The classic pie leans pure on pecan, caramel, and buttery custard, which is what made it famous on the Food Network, Southern Living, and Bon Appetit. The chocolate version takes that same foundation and adds a richer, more indulgent layer for folks who lean toward chocolate desserts. If you have a chocolate lover in the family, this is the pie that wins them over to pecan pie.

This is a full 9 inch pecan pie, the classic American pie pan size you would see at a holiday dinner. Depending on how generous you cut the slices, it serves eight as a dessert after a meal or ten to twelve in smaller pieces alongside coffee. The pie arrives baked and ready to enjoy, and we include an instruction card in every pie box. Many folks serve chocolate pecan pie warm so the chocolate inside is just slightly melty, paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream that contrasts nicely with the warm chocolate. Cold or room temperature works too, with the chocolate setting up firm.

Once you receive the pie, you can keep it covered at room temperature for a couple of days, or in the refrigerator for about a week. The filling holds up beautifully thanks to the sugar and eggs, and the chocolate inside firms up nicely when chilled. For longer storage, this pie freezes just as well as our classic. Wrap it tightly in plastic and then foil, and it will keep for several months in the freezer. To serve, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bring it back to room temperature, or warm individual slices to bring the chocolate back to a softer state.

Keep in mind that the chocolate will melt when exposed to temperatures above 80°F. The pie is shipped in a sturdy box designed to protect the crust and the topping during transit. The chocolate chunks inside the filling are protected by the surrounding custard, and the drizzle on top sets firm enough to handle normal shipping motion. From late spring through early fall, we add insulation and ice packs at our discretion to keep the pie at a stable temperature. If you are shipping to a hot climate or a long distance, we recommend selecting a faster shipping option. If your pie ever arrives in less than perfect shape, give our country store a call and we will make it right.