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Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe

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Ingredients

6 oz cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch dice .
6 oz bittersweet chocolate, broken into pieces .
3 large eggs, lightly beaten .
1 tsp sugar .
1/2 c light brown sugar .
2 c all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling .
1 tsp pure vanilla extract .
1 pinch kosher salt .
1/2 tsp kosher salt .
1/4 c ice water .
4 tbsps unsalted butter .
3/4 c light corn syrup .
1 1/2 c pecan halves

Directions

Step #1 MAKE THE DOUGH: In a food processor/blender, mix the 2 c of flour with the sugar & salt; process to mix.
Step #2 Add the butter to the dry ingredients & process until the largest pieces of butter are the size of peas.
Step #3 With the machine on, slowly pour in the ice water & process just until it's incorporated.
Step #4 Transfer the dough to a bowl & knead a few times.
Step #5 Pat the dough into a 1-inch-thick disk & wrap in plastic.
Step #6 Refrigerate the dough until firm, at least 1 hr or overnight.
Step #7 Let the dough soften slightly.
Step #8 On a floured work surface, roll out the dough to a round, about 1/8 inch thick.
Step #9 Roll the dough onto the rolling pin & unroll it over a 9-inch glass pie plate.
Step #10 Press the dough into the pie plate, being careful not to stretch it.
Step #11 Using scissors, trim the overhang to 1 1/2 inches.
Step #12 Fold the dough under itself & crimp decoratively.
Step #13 Refrigerate the pie shell until firm, at least 30 mins.
Step #14 Preheat the oven to 375°.
Step #15 Prick the chilled pie shell all over with the tines of a fork.
Step #16 Line the shell with foil wrap & fill with dried beans or pie weights.
Step #17 Fold the foil wrap over the weights so the side of the pie shell is exposed.
Step #18 Bake the shell for 25 mins, or until the side & rim are golden.
Step #19 Carefully remove the foil wrap & continue baking the shell until the bottom is beginning to brown, about 15 mins longer.
Step #20 Reduce the oven temperature to 350°.
Step #21 MAKE THE FILLING: Spread the pecans on a baking sheet & bake for 5 mins, stirring once.
Step #22 Transfer the pecans to a plate.
Step #23 In a small microwave-safe glass bowl, melt the butter with the chocolate in a microwave oven.
Step #24 Stir until mixed & smooth.
Step #25 Scrape the chocolate mixture into a medium bowl & add the brown sugar.
Step #26 Stir in the eggs, vanilla & kosher salt, corn syrup, then stir in the the pecans.
Step #27 Pour the filling into the pie shell & bake for 45 to 50 mins, or until set in the center.
Step #28 Let the pie cool completely.
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