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Shortcut Chocolate Pecan Pie

When making a new recipe I like to see how many steps I can skip without negatively impacting the end result. This pie is a perfect

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example of not only skipping a few steps, which I’ve deemed as unnecessary :), but also substituting (most of) the refined ingredients for whole ones. I replaced the white flour with whole-wheat flour and the corn syrup with maple syrup, but I do admit I left in the chocolate chips and some of the brown sugar because it certainly is okay to indulge in such treats in moderation! Just top a warm piece of the finished pie with some homemade vanilla ice cream and you’ll be in love with this super delicious and non-intimidating dessert as well.

If you're looking for treats that would be okay to eat during the 10-day pledge (meaning without chocolate or brown sugar!) then check out this link for ideas: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/real-food-resources/#dessert

Unbaked Whole-Wheat Pie Crust
Chocolate Pecan Pie from 100 Days of Real Food

Shortcut Chocolate Pecan Pie

This pie is a perfect example of not only skipping a few steps, which I’ve deemed as unnecessary :), but also substituting (most of) the refined ingredients for whole ones.
8 Reviews / 4 Average
Prep Time: 25 minutes mins
Cook Time: 25 minutes mins
Total Time: 50 minutes mins
Course: Holiday, Treats
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
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Servings: 8 people
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Ingredients
  

For the crust:

  • 1 ½ cups whole-wheat flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter (melted (preferably unsalted))
  • 2 tablespoons milk

For the filling:

  • 3 eggs
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups pecans (chopped or whole)
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips (dark)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a pie pan mix together crust ingredients thoroughly including flour, salt, butter, and milk. Squeeze the dough into a ball to make sure there is enough moisture. If it crumbles into pieces too easily then add another splash of milk.
  • Shape the crust by thinning it out with your fingers/hands until the pie dish is evenly covered (pictured above). Feel free to make the edges look “fancy” with a fork.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together the eggs, sugar, syrup, butter, vanilla, and salt. Fold in the pecans and chocolate chips.
  • Pour the filling into the prepared crust and bake until pie is set, about 20 – 25 minutes.
  • Let cool for 5 or 10 minutes before serving.
    We think it is best topped with a little vanilla ice cream!

Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Shortcut Chocolate Pecan Pie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1106 Calories from Fat 666
% Daily Value*
Fat 74g114%
Saturated Fat 25g156%
Cholesterol 197mg66%
Sodium 746mg32%
Potassium 390mg11%
Carbohydrates 103g34%
Fiber 10g42%
Sugar 63g70%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 1080IU22%
Vitamin C 0.6mg1%
Calcium 182mg18%
Iron 3.5mg19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Paula says

    November 24, 2020 at 6:24 pm

    Wanted to make this for Thanksgiving.
    What is the pie pan size?
    I have a 9” and a 9 1/2” deep dish.

    Thank you

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      November 25, 2020 at 9:39 am

      Hi Paula, I would go with the 9", that should be fine. - Nicole

      Reply
  2. Heidi says

    November 20, 2020 at 6:02 pm

    Is the nutrition information for the entire pie or for a piece? It says 1106 calories so just wanted verify that was for the entire pie? Thanks can't wait to try it out!

    Reply
  3. Ginger says

    November 28, 2019 at 3:25 pm

    After eating the traditional pecan pie yesterday, I am looking for a healthier recipe! My husband is the pecan pie lover here, and he doesn't like chocolate. Any ideas for making traditional (not chocolate and not overly pecany) pie with less sugar? My traditional recipe calls for 4 eggs. What could I substitute for a lower sugar option with the standard 4 eggs and 1 c pecans?

    Reply
    • 100 Days Admin says

      November 17, 2020 at 11:12 am

      Hi Ginger, while we haven't tried a modifying this recipe, you could possible omit the brown sugar, add another cup of pecans, and 1/2 cup of maple syrup or honey as your sweetener. I've seen a handful of recipes work this way. I would definitely try searching for a recipe that fits your needs to be exact, though. Enjoy! - Nicole

      Reply
  4. Lindsey says

    March 08, 2018 at 8:11 pm

    5 stars
    This has become a dessert staple in our house. I was never one for pecan pie but this recipe is incredibly delicious and I love that its made of real ingredients so I don't feel bad indulging a bit. I LOVE how this has chocolate in it! Soo yummy. It smells like s'mores when its cooking. An absolute fav.

    Reply
  5. the Country Wife says

    July 16, 2017 at 12:27 pm

    4 stars
    Loved this recipe! If I'm being utterly honest, it wasn't my grandma's traditional pecan pie I was going for...but for a healthier, real food option it was great! And I totally didn't feel nearly as guilty consuming this one compared to grandma's classic made with all the not-so-good-for-you goodness :)

    Reply
    • Gina says

      November 17, 2017 at 2:00 pm

      I love your honest review! Now I can wait to try it out. :)

      Reply
  6. Sarah says

    November 20, 2016 at 11:17 pm

    Can the eggs be omitted? I have vegan guests.

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      November 27, 2016 at 7:20 pm

      Hi there. Eggs are one of the largest ingredients here and we have not attempted to make this recipe without them.

      Reply
  7. Michelle says

    November 29, 2015 at 9:25 am

    Also...I saw many people said they would try w/o chocolate chips but I never saw anyone post afterwards... Would anyone like to share how this was w/o chocolate chips? My husband can't have chocolate, and I only have one bag of pecans from the States so I don't want it to go to waste!

    Reply
  8. Michelle says

    November 29, 2015 at 9:04 am

    Can maple syrup be substituted for honey? I live in India and do not have access to maple syrup.

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      November 30, 2015 at 11:16 am

      Hi. While we've not tried subbing in this recipe, we do use honey and maple fairly interchangeably. Let us know if you give it a go.

      Reply
  9. Barbara says

    August 07, 2015 at 10:23 pm

    do you have a recipe for a pumpkin pie?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      August 08, 2015 at 12:13 pm

      Hi Barbara. Lisa does not have a pumpkin pie recipe.

      Reply
    • Andrea says

      November 09, 2015 at 2:49 pm

      She has an awesome pumpkin cheesecake with pecan crust- search for that one!

      Reply
  10. Jennifer says

    December 09, 2014 at 11:12 pm

    I tried a similar recipe with the same ingredients to make bars and it came out great!

    Reply
  11. April says

    November 29, 2014 at 9:17 am

    1 star
    I wanted to love this recipe but I didn't. It was VERY easy to make but it's NOT a pecan pie. It basically a chocolate pie with tons of pecans but doesn't even come close to being a pecan pie. Even if you judge it based on taste alone and not expectation of the title it's like eating chocolate fudge w/ pecans. It's super rich but just not very good.

    Reply
  12. Aimee says

    November 28, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    Thanks for the recipe. We made this for thanksgiving and it was great!! Love that the crust was so simple! Crust was a tad salty but otherwise it was fantastic! I agree with others who've said it was mostly pecans...but that's what we wanted! We don't love all that goo in traditional pecan pie anyway! With leftovers, I actually like this pie even better cold with a nice glass of ice cold milk!

    Reply
  13. Elizabet says

    November 20, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    I cannot see the recipe :(

    Reply
  14. Lori says

    November 16, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    5 stars
    This pie is amazing!

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      November 24, 2014 at 9:15 am

      Technical difficulty resolved. ;)

      Reply
  15. Ita Wirzberger says

    November 13, 2014 at 6:01 am

    Do you have ideas for making this dairy free?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      November 17, 2014 at 4:08 pm

      Hi there. You could try using coconut oil and almond milk. :)

      Reply
  16. Ana says

    October 29, 2014 at 3:28 pm

    3 stars
    I thought the flavor was good, but it did have too much pecans and not enough filling for our liking. Also, the chocolate didn't melt too well and the pecans were not soft. Maybe it needs a longer cook time?

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says

      November 10, 2014 at 8:44 am

      Hi Ana. Every oven is going to cook a little differently, so adding a bit of time as long as you watch is closely may work. Also, feel free to experiment with the filling to make it work for you. :)

      Reply
  17. Caroline says

    August 15, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    Hi! I would really like to try this recipie but I am on a sugar free diet - is there any way to make this without brown sugar? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Assistant to 100 Days (Amy) says

      August 18, 2014 at 1:04 pm

      Hello Caroline. We've not tried as we really don't use sugar free alternatives in our recipes. You are welcome to experiment and share your results. ~Amy

      Reply
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