Chocolate Caramel Pecan Pie

Name: Chocolate Caramel Pecan Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
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

Byjfletcher November 13, 2026November 13, 2026

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Chocolate caramel pecan pie is a family fav. As easy to make as it is tasty, you can skip (some) of the stress preparing a big holiday meal or just bake an easy dessert whenever you like.

Chocolate caramel pecan pie with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel on top served on a white plate. — Serving chocolate caramel pecan pie

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.

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 of a pie.

Thankfully this chocolate caramel pecan pie is easy as, well, pie to make making it perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Ingredients and Kitchen Supplies

Ingredients for chocolate pecan: pie crust, salt, chocolate chips, eggs, vanilla extract, brown sugar, caramel sauce, and pecan halves.

Here’s what you need to make chocolate caramel pecan pie:

Eggs – You need these to help hold the pie together.
Vanilla Extract – This adds a little something something to the pie.
Brown Sugar – This adds sweetness and bit of extra gooeiness to the pie.
Caramel Sauce – The star of the show, you can either use store bought or make your own caramel.
Chocolate Chips – We used semi sweet, but you could use milk, dark, or a combination of the three.
Salt – You just need a pinch.
Pecan Halves – We tested and used pecan halves, not chopped. Using chopped may change the ratios and leading to changes in consistency or bake time.
Pie Crust – You can make your own crust or use store bought crust to save some time and energy.

In terms of equipment, you will want to pull out your:

How to Make Chocolate Caramel Pecan Pie

1. Prepare the filling.

Preheat your oven to 350.

If using a store bought crust, pull it out of the fridge and let it start coming up to room temperature.

As it heats, add your eggs, brown sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and caramel sauce to your mixing bowl.

Eggs, brown sugar, and caramel added to a clear bowl to mix for chocolate caramel pecan pie. — Add eggs, brown sugar, and caramel sauce to large bowl to mix.

Mixing eggs, caramel, and brown sugar for chocolate caramel pecan pie until well combined. — Add eggs, brown sugar, and caramel sauce to large bowl to mix.

Use your hand mixer to mix until it is well combined.

Turn off your mixer and add in the chocolate chips and most of the pecan halves (save a few for on top).

Mixing the ingredients for chocolate caramel pecan pie in a clear bowl. — Fold all the ingredients together until combined.

Fold the chocolate chips and pecan halves into the batter.

2. Fill and bake.

Unroll the pie crust and gently push the pie crust into the tin.

Pie crust unrolled in white pie pan. — Press your piecrust into a pie pan or tin.

Pour the filling into the pie crust and then gently fold the top edges of the crust into the pie, crimping them slightly.

Chocolate caramel pecan pie before adding the additional pecan slices on top. — Ready to add the pecan halves on top.

Place the remaining pecan halves on top of the pie.

Chocolate caramel pecan pie ready to bake. — Ready to pop the pie in the oven.

Place the pie tin into the oven and bake for between 40 to 45 minutes or until the crust has browned and the center is starting to set.

Chocolate caramel pecan pie after it has had a chance to set. — Ready to serve or store.

Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before cutting to allow it to set.

Serving

Chocolate caramel pecan pie shown on a fork and white plate. — Taking a bite.

You want to let the pie fully set before cutting into it.

Once it has cooled, serve with whipped cream, more caramel sauce, and vanilla ice cream.

Storing

Chocolate caramel pecan pie with a slice taken. — Chocolate caramel pecan pie.

To store, cover tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and place in the fridge for up to about 4 or 5 days.

You could also store in an air tight container.

We recommend not freezing the chocolate caramel pecan pie.

You can heat a slice in the microwave for a few seconds to take the chill off or to give it a just from the oven feel.

Tips and Tricks

Most of the time, we say, sure add more stuff to your heart’s conent. Chocolate caramel pecan pie is not as forgiving. Too much caramel or chocolate chips can make it harder to set, leaving you with a sloppy mess instead of pie. Try to stick to the porportions as much as possible.
Stop baking when the crust starts to brown. The center will still be a bit wiggly when done. It will firm up more as it cools. Over-baking can lead to less than pleasant results.
You could top with additional chocolate chips if you like along with the pecans. You can also skip topping it if you like, but the top pecans make the pie prettier.

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