Chocolate Caramel Pecan Pie
There’s pie. And then there’s pie. By that I mean there’s your basic everyday pie, and then there’s junked up but oh so delicious pie. This chocolate caramel pecan pie is an example of pie.
I was going to make a really trashed up pumpkin pie, but I took pity on my pumpkin tolerating husband. Like he told you all, he was happy to have a break from pumpkin when we made the Cranberry Orange Chicken. He’s just not a pumpkin lover, and I am. I have forced it down his throat since the end of August when I made no churn pumpkin ice cream with caramel swirl.
It continued with Pumpkin Penne with Peas, Parmesan, and Sage. The obsession reached new levels with Chipotle Pumpkin Cheese Dip. Plus I’ve already made an Italian Style Pumpkin Cheesecake.
Enough is enough I suppose. Plus, he loves chocolate the way I love pumpkin. So it was time.
One of his favorite desserts is the chocolate pecan pie from Cracker Barrel. Have you tried it? It’s so good. Like a pecan chocolate chip cookie. It definitely falls into the pie category of things.
And so does this chocolate caramel pecan pie. Instead of using traditional ingredients like molasses or corn syrup in this pie, I used caramel. The caramel adds this gooey, decadent candy bar flavor to this pie. And then, we topped it off with chocolate chips. Because, one simply can’t have too many chocolate chips.
Ask the Goose. She knows. When I break out the chocolate chips to bake with, she stands at my feet, tugs on my pants, and says, “Mamamamamama! Some! Peas!” (Peas is toddler speak for please.)
My choices: either don’t give her a little bowl of chocolate chips and have to pick her up so that she can try to stealthily steal chocolate chips off the counter while I finish, or save my back and sanity and give her some.
Guess what I choose.
Thankfully this chocolate caramel pecan pie is easy as, well, pie to make making it perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas. I totally take a short cut and use premade pie crust. If you want to make your own, go for it. At one point, I would have been all about that, but well, now with a toddler hanging off my leg while I bake, ease is important. And this easy. 10 minutes of prep, less than an hour in the oven, and bam.
Beautiful, delicious pie.
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust or use your favorite pie crust recipe
- 2 cups of pecan halves
- 1 cup of caramel topping
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup of chocolate chips
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Press pie crust into a pie dish sprayed with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- Whisk together caramel, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Fold in the pecans and chocolate chips. Pour filling into crust.
- Trim off any extra crust.
- Bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes or until the middle of the crust is cool.
- Remove from oven and let cool. Serve with whipped cream and caramel if desired.
Nutrition
Oh my goodness. I absolutely adore pie. This Chocolate Caramel Pecan Pie looks too die for! I will be adding this to my list of desserts for Christmas!
Thank you Kiley!
Wow, you’re not kidding when you said you love pumpkin lol! I think I prefer this pie, not being a big pumpkin fan myself. And 10 minutes of prep? Count me in! Looks delicious.
Oh no, I never kid about pumpkin. Except right now 😉 Yep, 10 minutes to get this bad boy in the oven, and I had a toddler stealing chocolate chips and wanting uppies. So you could probably get it in even faster.
What a great twist on traditional pecan pie. This looks so good. I’ll have to try making it- it’s one type of pie I’ve never made. Thanks for the recipe
It’s a super easy way to start making pecan pie!
Caramel makes this sound worlds better than traditional pecan pie! To die for!!!
Ohhh it’s all about the caramel.
This looks like such a tasty pie! What a great dessert for Thanksgiving!
Thank you Leah!
Now I know what I’ll be serving for Thangksgiving!! This is the perfect twist on pecan pie..thank you!
Enjoy!
This sounds like an amazing combination. I have so many family members who would love this pie. I just might have to add this to my Thanksgiving menu.
It is so good! I hope they love it if you make it Mary!
Delicious! Love the chocolate and caramel addition to this pecan pie.
Thank you!
I’ve never had pecan pie, but I love all these ingredients. This is on my list for Thursday!!
Awesome Jody! Enjoy!
This looks amazingly delicious!
Thank you Esther!
Yum!! This looks like an amazing pie. Just in time for the holidays! Thanks!
Enjoy! Happy holidays!
This looks great! Especially that Whipped Cream on top!
Whipped cream makes everything better right??
I just found my new pie I will be trying out for the holidays. Pretty darn sure it will be a big hit.
Thank you Candy!
So… you had me at chocolate. I have the BIGGEST soft spot for chocolate ever. I hate candy, I only eat chocolate as my “sweet”. I’m always on the hunt for new recipes with new ingredients that feature chocolate, and you just hit the nail on the head! This is an awesome post, thanks so much for sharing.
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Thanks Lauren. Chocolate is the best isn’t it?
This sounds so yummy and decadent. wowza.
Thank you!
Talk about food porn! That pie looks AMAZING, and I am the hugest fan of chocolate chip pecan pie. I’m sure the caramel sends it to another level, too. YUM.
This looks so good! My husband loves pecan pie and chocolate so I am sure he’ll love this!
One Awesome Momma
I need this pie in my life!
I LOVE pecan pie & chocolate pie. This recipe is the best of both worlds! Looks delicious!
Enjoy!
Yummy! This looks divine! Perfect addition to the Thanksgiving menu 🙂 thanks for the recipe!
Thank you!
This looks amazing!! Already pinned this so I can add it to my baking list!
Thank you!
I absolutely adore pecans. Your pie sounds amazing!
Thank you!
This looks so decadent! We always have pecan pie for Thanksgiving. I am going to pass this on for my aunt to tweak her recipe!
Thank you!
Such a good idea to add chocolate! Pecan is my fav. pie!!! 🙂
Thank you 🙂
Oooh, this looks delish! A perfect Thanksgiving dessert. YUM.
Pecan pie is my favorite, the added chocolate makes it sound so good! Guess I know what I’m bringing to Thanksgiving dinner 😉 Thanks for the easy recipe!
Yummy!!! I am going to need to pin this so I can make this pie for the holidays!!
Um, yes please. This looks amazing. I first came across chocolate pecan pie when we lived in Texas and I remember thinking how much better it was than regular pecan pie, why would anyone make regular pecan pie?!
Woah this looks so yummy! Love it!
This has been saved and will be on the menu for christmas. Looks so decadent.
So decadent!
Um, ok. Three of my favorite things in one pie! This sounds absolutely amazing!
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Thank you!
I’ve personally never tried putting chocolate with a pecan pie, let alone chocolate AND caramel! Looking forward to trying this!
It ends up being like a giant turtle candy pie. So gooooood.
A nice alternative to pumpkin pie. Pecans are so good in pie.
The best!
OMG! This pie looks so sinful! I mean, chocolate, pecans, and caramel is trifecta perfection! I will definitely put this on my holiday to-make list. Thanks for sharing!!
Haha I should have named it the trifecta pie!
Wow this reminds me of my Death by Autumn pie which I posted recently. Once a year (month? week?) whether you need it or not right?
Um definitely once a week… Especially this time of year! I’m gonna head over to check out your pie Miri! If it’s anything like your fried cookie dough balls, then dang!