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    Home » Dessert Recipes » Chocolate Pecan Pie with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

    Chocolate Pecan Pie with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

    Published Nov 13, 2020 · Modified Nov 9, 2022 by Renee · 3 Comments · This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    A Twist on Pecan Pie using Mexican chocolate and agave for a pie that's less sweet but has warm notes of cinnamon and chocolate.

    Overhead view of small piece of piece of pie on a white plate topped with whipped cream and full pie in a glass dish.

    I have to be honest, I use to not like Pecan Pie. Growing up in Texas, the pecan pies I tasted were overly sweet and had a gelatin like filling that I did not find appetizing.

    It wasn't until I made my own version of Pecan Pie with Chocolate that I converted to absolutely loving Pecan Pie!

    Overhead view of whole chocolate pecan pie.

    The original version of this recipe posted in 2018, was made with the popular mexican chocolate, Abuelita. However I wanted to make sure this pie can be made with chocolate chips and cinnamon to mimic the taste of the Abuelita chocolate.

    The recipe is delicious with both types of chocolate, so feel free to use whichever one you prefer. And if you love desserts with a chocolate twists, check out my Chocolate Mexican Wedding Cookies.

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    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions
    • Serving and Storing the Pie
    • Chocolate Pecan Pie with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

    Ingredients

    • Pie Crust
    • Semisweet Chocolate chips or Abuelita Chocolate
    • Pecans
    • Agave
    • Butter
    • Brown Sugar
    • Eggs
    • Vanilla
    Overhead view of ingredients on a cutting board. Pecans, eggs, butter, agave, chocolate chips, brown sugar, and vanilla.

    Substitutions

    Chocolate- As I mentioned I originally made this recipe with 1 Disc of Abuelita Mexican Chocolate. If using this, be sure to break up the disc to allow it to melt easily.

    Or you can use Chocolate chips with cinnamon. I used semi sweet chocolate chips, but if you prefer milk or dark chocolate, those would work too.

    Love Chocolate desserts? Check out this recipe for Chocoflan.

    Butter- If you need this to be dairy free, then substitute a Vegan butter.

    Pie Crust- I used a store bought pie crust but you could use a homemade pie dough, or even a gluten free crust if you need it to be gluten free. Press it into a 9 in pie baking dish.

    Unbaked pie crust in a glass dish on a wood table.

    I like using shortcuts of pre-made pie crust like in my recipe for Baked Apple Empanadas.

    Agave- I like the taste of agave in this recipe, but maple syrup or honey can be substituted.

    Brown Sugar- Coconut sugar can be substituted, but regular white sugar won't have the same caramel notes.

    Vanilla- I used a vanilla bean paste that got from Trader Joes. The taste is stronger and you have flecks of vanilla bean. I've also made this recipe with regular or Mexican vanilla extract too.

    Slice of chocoalte pecan pie on a white plate with a dollop of whipped cream and cinnamon dusting.

    Cinnamon Whipped Cream- I wanted to carry the notes of cinnamon into a homemade whipped cream. To make this dairy free, use a chilled can of coconut milk and whip just the cream part along with sugar and vanilla.

    Of course you can use store bought whipped cream, and add a dash of cinnamon.

    Pecans- I prefer a mix of chopped and whole pecans, however you can use all chopped if you want it less crunchy or all whole pecans if you want it extra crunchy. You can also add some to the top of the pie for decoration.

    Up close view of whole chocolate pecan pie and pie server in the background.

    Serving and Storing the Pie

    Once the pie is done baking, allow it to cool before serving. At least 30 minutes. You can keep the pie out for a couple hours, if you plan on serving it later in the day.

    Make Ahead- The pie can be made a day or two ahead and stored wrapped in the fridge. You can either serve it cold, or warm it slightly in the oven for about 15 minutes.

    Freeze- If you happen to have leftovers, the chocolate pecan pie can be wrapped and frozen up to 3 months. We actually did this last year and it was still delicious. Just be sure to wrap the pie in plastic wrap then place in an freezer safe bag and remove any air.

    Large pie in a glass dish with one piece removed on a small plate with a side of whipped cream.

    To complete your Thanksgiving dinner here are some of my favorite recipes:

    Main Dish: Smoked Turkey and Slow Cooker Turkey Breast

    Side Dishes: Maple Brussels Sprouts, Mashed Potatoes, Cauliflower Mash, Roasted Delicata Squash, Kale Salad with Acorn Squash.

    Desserts: Chocolate Pecan Pie, Apple Empanadas, Cranberry Ricotta Cake

    Slice of pie on a plate topped with whipped cream.

    Chocolate Pecan Pie with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

    Renee
    A Twist on Pecan Pie using Mexican chocolate and Agave for a pie that’s less sweet but has warm notes of cinnamon and chocolate.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 55 mins
    Resting Time 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
    Servings 8

    Ingredients
      

    Pecan Pie:

    • 1 Store Bought Pie Dough or Homemade
    • ¼ Cup Butter
    • ¼ Cup Brown Sugar Packed or Coconut Sugar
    • 1 Disc of Abuelita or ½ Cup of Semisweet Chocolate Chips with 1 teaspoon of Cinnamon.
    • 3 tablespoon Agave or Maple Syrup and Honey
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or Vanilla Bean Paste
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • 3 Eggs Beaten
    • 1 Cup Pecan Halves
    • 1 Cup Pecan Pieces

    Cinnamon Whipped Cream:

    • 8 oz Heavy Whipping Cream
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Plus more for sprinkling
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 2 tablespoon Powder Sugar or regular sugar

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat Oven to 350 degrees. Place Mixing bowl and Whisk attachment in the freezer to get it cold. Remove refrigerated pie dough and allow to get to room temperature.
    • Place pie dough into a 9 in pie dish. If using smaller ramekins, cut pie dough to fit each ramekin.
    • In a small pot melt butter and add brown sugar over medium heat until melted, Stir the chocolate in and mix well. Once combined add Agave, Vanilla, and Salt. Combine well, bring to a low boil for about 2 minutes, then remove from heat to cool for 15 minutes.
    • While mixture is cooling, setup up mixing bowl for whipped cream. Place heavy cream, cinnamon, vanilla, and powder sugar into bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium high speed until soft peaks form. Place in a covered dish in the refrigerator.
    • Beat the 3 eggs together and then pour into the cooled chocolate mixture. Stir until combined and add the pecan halves and pieces, stir well. You can save some pecan halves to place on top.
    • Pour mixture into pie crust and bake for 45 min or until a toothpick comes out clean. If using smaller ramekins decrease baking time to 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
    • Allow pie to cool for 30 minutes and serve with Cinnamon Whipped Cream.

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    Notes

    Make Ahead- The pie can be made a day or two ahead and stored wrapped in the fridge. You can either serve it cold, or warm it slightly in the oven for about 15 minutes.
    Freeze- If you happen to have leftovers, the chocolate pecan pie can be wrapped and frozen up to 3 months. We actually did this last year and it was still delicious. Just be sure to wrap the pie in plastic wrap then place in an freezer safe bag and remove any air.
    More Dessert Recipes:
    Chocoflan
    Jericalla
    Apple Empanadas

    Nutrition

    Calories: 511kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 248mgPotassium: 185mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 699IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

    Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and depends on ingredients and amounts used. Thai Caliente makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

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    1. Janey says

      November 29, 2020 at 12:28 pm

      Scrambled eggs? That is misleading. I feel you should state “beaten eggs”. I was totally thrown off because I thought I had to make scrambled eggs and add to the mixture. Thisus jsr my humble opinion.
      Thank you

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      • Renee says

        November 29, 2020 at 4:13 pm

        I do say beat the eggs in the instructions, but I've changed the ingredients to 'Beaten Eggs'. How did you like the pie?

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