1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
2 cups pecans, roughly chopped
2/3 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
2/3 cup dark corn syrup
3 large eggs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons bourbon, optional
1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
powdered sugar, garnish
Directions
Preheat oven to 350º F and spread pecans out on a baking sheet.
Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until nuts are toasted and fragrant. Remove from oven and set aside.
Combine chocolate chips and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat and cook, stirring frequently, until chocolate is totally melted and smooth.
Remove from heat and let cool 10-15 minutes.
In a large bowl, beat eggs together with sugar, corn syrup, cocoa powder, bourbon (if using) and salt, and slowly whisk in cooled chocolate mixture.
Roll pie crust out into a 9-inch pie dish and pour chocolate filling into the center.
Top filling with toasted pecans, then place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until center is just set.¨
Remove from oven and let cool, then garnish with powdered sugar, slice and enjoy!
Source : allrecipes.com