Best Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Chocolate Topping

The best pumpkin pie with a gooey chocolate pecan topping. It’s like having 3 pies in one.

The Best Pumpkin Pie with Gooey Pecan-Chocolate Topping  is what is on our menu today…  Happy?!  I sure am…

Instead of simply making  the traditional pumpkin pie, I  added a chocolate pecan topping that is to die for! It’s almost like having 3 pies in 1! 😉

Why couldn’t this be a simple pumpkin pie or perhaps a pecan pie?  Since there are so pie recipes everywhere, why not combine them all together and make something different?!

I like different and rich treats!  So if you are gonna bother to make something, make it the best you can, or don’t make it at all… getting some rest would be a better option. 🙂

I wanted to give you the best pumpkin ever with added bonuses. So here you have it a 3-in-1-pie!   

So the perfect pumpkin pie with gooey pecan-chocolate topping it is…

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST PUMPKIN PIE WITH PECAN CHOCOLATE TOPPING

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (about 177 degrees C).

Using a fork, prick bottom of the thawed, plated pie and then line all of the pie crust on top with parchment paper, letting ends extend over edges. Fill with pie weights.

Bake until lightly golden (approximately 15 minutes). Carefully remove pie weights and parchment paper. Let cool completely.

In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, lightly beaten eggs, melted butter, corn syrup or molasses, flour, vanilla, salt, the spice, and sweetened condensed milk.

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• Sweet Potato Pie (from legendary Chef Leah Chase)
• Texas Pecan Pie
• Coconut Pumpkin Pie
• Ruby Apple Pie

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The Best Pumpkin Pie with Gooey Pecan Chocolate Topping

The best pumpkin pie with a gooey chocolate pecan topping. It's like having 3 pies in one.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword best pumpkin pie, best pumpkin pie recipe, easy pecan pie recipe, perfect pumpkin pie, simple pumpkin pie

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Servings 8 slices

Calories 597 kcal

Author Denise Browning

Ingredients

• For the Pie:
• 1 pie shell thawed or make a homemade dough, 9-inch
• 2 cups of canned pumpkin puree
• 1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs at room temperature and lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
• 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup or unsulfured molasses
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice**
• 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
• For the Gooey Pecan-Chocolate Topping:
• 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons dark corn syrup or unsulfured molasses
• 5 tablespoon heavy cream divided
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup toasted pecans roughly chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips melted according to the package instructions

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (about 177 degrees C).
2. Using a fork, prick bottom of the thawed, plated pie and then line all of the pie crust on top with parchment paper, letting ends extend over edges. Fill with pie weights.
3. Bake until lightly golden (approximately 15 minutes). Carefully remove pie weights and parchment paper. Let cool completely.

4. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, lightly beaten eggs, melted butter, corn syrup or molasses, flour, vanilla, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and sweetened condensed milk.

5. Pour mixture into cooled pie crust and cover pie loosely with aluminum foil to prevent excess browning of crust. Bake for 30-40 minutes or just until center is set. Let cool on a wire rack. Meanwhile, make the topping.

6. To make the Gooey Pecan-Chocolate Topping: In a small saucepan, heat brown sugar, butter, and corn syrup or molasses over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and mixture just starts to boil. Add 1 tablespoon of heavy cream and vanilla, stirring constantly until incorporated.

7. Stir in the chopped pecans and salt and bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and pour hot gooey pecan topping over the pumpkin pie layer, spreading gently to cover edges of the pumpkin pie. Refrigerate pumpkin pie for at least 8 hours.

8. Right before serving the best pumpkin pie with gooey pecan topping, melt the chocolate with 4 tablespoons of heavy cream and stir well until combined. Then, drizzle the warm chocolate sauce on top of the pumpkin pie and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

• This recipe was adapted from Sweet Potato Pie with Gooey Pecan Topping from Taste of the South Magazine (Sept./Oct. 2013 issue).
• STORE leftovers in a clean airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition Facts

The Best Pumpkin Pie with Gooey Pecan Chocolate Topping

Amount Per Serving

Calories 597 Calories from Fat 288

% Daily Value*

Fat 32g49%

Saturated Fat 14g70%

Cholesterol 79mg26%

Sodium 427mg18%

Potassium 406mg12%

Carbohydrates 75g25%

Fiber 4g16%

Sugar 54g60%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 10006IU200%

Vitamin C 3mg4%

Calcium 160mg16%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.