Ingredients
1/2 (14.1-oz.) package refrigerated piecrusts
1/2 cup butter
2 (1-oz.) unsweetened chocolate baking squares
1 (5-oz.) can evaporated milk (2/3 cup)
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups pecan halves and pieces
2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 350°. Roll piecrust into a 13-inch
circle on a lightly floured surface. Fit into a 9-inch pie plate; fold edges
under, and crimp.
2. Microwave butter and chocolate squares in a large
microwave-safe bowl at MEDIUM (50% power) 1 1/2 minutes or until melted and
smooth, stirring at 30-second intervals. Whisk in evaporated milk, eggs, and 1
tsp. vanilla.
3. Stir together granulated sugar and next 3 ingredients.
Add sugar mixture to chocolate mixture, whisking until smooth. Pour mixture
into prepared crust.
4. Bake pie at 350° for 40 minutes. Stir together pecans,
next 2 ingredients, and remaining 1 tsp. vanilla; sprinkle over pie. Bake 10
more minutes or until set. Remove from oven to a wire rack, and cool completely
(about 1 hour).
Southern Living
NOVEMBER 201
