Chocolate Kahlúa Pecan Pie – a pre-made pie crust, chocolate chips, a touch of Kahlúa and chopped pecans make this one dessert you’ll want front and center on your Thanksgiving dessert table.
Hi everyone! I’m Lynne from 365 Days of Baking and More, and I am so very honored to be guest posting today on Chocolate, Chocolate and More. Coincidentally, it’s National Chocolate Day and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Joan, her love for chocolate, Kahlúa and pecans than with this pie.
I found this recipe on Epicurious.com and it couldn’t be any easier. Other recipes I looked at combined ingredients on the stove top and required a crust made from scratch. But while I love to immerse myself in the kitchen and make my own pie crust there are just some times, especially during the holidays when I would rather save the time and spend it with my family and friends. I had also thought about coming up with my own recipe, but I’m not one to reinvent the wheel when there’s a perfectly good recipe out there waiting to be made.
This pie has the perfect amounts of all ingredients. The taste of Kahlúa is subtle, your teeth sink into the slightly melted chocolate chips towards the end of each bite and the pecans, oh, the pecans! It’s no wonder Joan loved them so much – they’re an awesome nut and are the pièce de résistance of this dessert. Your holiday guests are sure to smile when they see this on your dessert table!
Winnie the Pooh says it best:
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
I know that I am a better person, friend and blogger for knowing Joan. She’s left an imprint on my life that not too many can.
Joan and I first met virtually when we were wee baby bloggers years ago. Somehow she discovered one of my posts and right after leaving her first comment we were fast friends. She had a personality that just drew people to her. Joan could (and would) talk to anybody. She always hoped to sit next to people when flying who would be talkative and not any old uptight fuddy duddy. With every new friend, Joan always made sure they felt welcomed and comfortable.
We finally met in person when we roomed together for a cruise conference in January, and it was like we’d always known each other. We also roomed together last month for a conference in Seattle and were able to enjoy time with great friends while eating some delicious food and plenty of chocolate!
Some of my best memories were of her unlocking the door to our hotel rooms and announcing, “Honey, I’m home!” with that huge smile and a sparkle in her eyes.
Please celebrate Joan’s life and love for chocolate with us by following along on Twitter and Instagram using #ChocolateForJoan and #ChocolateEveryDamnDay. Many bloggers have gathered together today to honor our sweet friend with their amazing recipes and memories of her, and we’d love for you to tag the things you make from Joan’s blog as well.
Her passion for chocolate and blogging lives on, so please continue to make her recipes, and share them with family and friends. You all meant so very much to her and all had a part of making Chocolate, Chocolate and More what it is today. For that we are all very, very grateful. Thank you.
Chocolate Kahlúa Pecan Pie
Chocolate Kahlúa Pecan Pie - a pre-made pie crust, chocolate chips, a touch of Kahlúa and chopped pecans make this one dessert you'll want front and center on your Thanksgiving dessert table.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup dark corn syrup
- 1/4 cup Kahlúa
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 pre-made frozen pie crust or 1 pre-made frozen pie shell
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Thaw the frozen pie crust according to package directions and place into plate, forming and crimping edges.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the flour. Gradually add the corn syrup, Kahlua and vanilla.
- Mix in the eggs and then add the pecans.
- Spread the chocolate chips around the bottom of the pie crust and pour the filling on top.
- Bake for 45 minutes, until the filling is puffy and just set in center.
- Place on a wire rack to cool.
- This pie can be prepared the day before. Store covered in the refrigerator.
- Serve with whipped cream and additional pecans, if desired.
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
A boozy pie with chocolate and pecans. Yeah, I think this is the ultimate tribute dessert!! My thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult day today!!
Lynne @ 365 Days of Baking and More says
Thank you so much, Aimee. I can see Joan enjoying a bite (or more!) now. Thank you for all of your support and hugs to you, my friend!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Such a wonderful tribute. Love the recipe too!
Lynne @ 365 Days of Baking and More says
Thank you so much, Dorothy! Sending you big hugs!
Julianne Bayer (Beyond Frosting) says
This is such a wonderful tribute to Joan. I just loved the way she pronounced “pecan”. I made a similar pie this weekend and she was on my mind the whole time.
Lynne @ 365 Days of Baking and More says
Thank you, Julianne. It’s tough to not be in the kitchen now and now think about her, especially when baking and when making something chocolate. She was a treasure.
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
What a great pie and anything with Kahlua just tastes that much better! What kind words during this very hard time.
Lynne @ 365 Days of Baking and More says
Thank you so much, Averie. Your comment means a lot.
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says
this is the perfect way to commemorate Joan-she was the most wonderful person <3
Lynne @ 365 Days of Baking and More says
Kayle, thank you. She was definitely one of a kind and will be greatly missed by many.
Tracey A. says
I am thanking you for carrying on, in spite of your heartache. I know how difficult it is and always feel so much sympathy for someone who has just encountered a deep loss of death. I know the pain of waking up in the night or the morning with that pit in your stomach: waiting for the phone call that never comes. Please remember that I am praying for you, as many are, and am hoping you feel Joan’s presence often. Hugs.
Lynne @ 365 Days of Baking and More says
Oh, Tracey, that is so very sweet and brought tears to my eyes. Joan was a very dear friend who will be greatly missed. It gives everyone some comfort that we’re able to carry on Joan’s wishes of continuing her blog and Facebook page for her children. I’m blessed to have had many wonderful times her.
Thank you so much for your prayers and support. Hugs to you as well.
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
What an amazing tribute to Joan, Lynne! I absolutely adore this pie, too!
Lynne @ 365 Days of Baking and More says
Thanks so much, Hayley. Hugs, my friend.
Mary Younkin says
What a beautiful and absolutely perfect tribute to Joan. She loved you so much and this pie would have thrilled her.
Lynne @ 365 Days of Baking and More says
Thank you, Mary. Aw, that made me cry!!!
Love you, my friend!
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
Love the recipe, Lynne and I especially love your tribute to Joan. We meet so many amazing people along the blogging (and life) journey. I am so sad to have not met Joan in person and also very thankful for those friends that I HAVE met. This is such a special post!!
Lynne @ 365 Days of Baking and More says
Claire, thank you so very much. Your words mean a lot. Friends are a definite blessing and unfortunately, we often take those friendships for granted thinking they’ll last forever. Then something like this rocks you to your core. The pain is great, but even greater are the smiles that often come when I think about our time together.
I hope that you and I can meet one day in person so that I can give my new friend a hug!
Teri Giese says
Booze+chocolate=agood times!!! Having read this and a multitude of tributes to Joan, have been walking around with a big lump in my throat, as well as an occasional smile. Am new to the blog world and have no accounts on any social media. All I know is I certainly wish I would have been blessed to. Have met this dynamo! Hers was one of the first blogs I found, by accident, last March. From there I have grown to well over 200 new friends. Such a wonderful post for a wonderful, talented, giving lady. I did set up a board on Pinterest in honor of Joan. Do not have all her recipes on it yet and will pin others to it, “The Best of Chocolate”,God Bless, hugs!
Lynne @ 365 Days of Baking and More says
Oh, Teri, that means so very much, thank you!!
Yes, Joan was definitely a dynamo and will be greatly missed. We greatly appreciate your support, pinning and promotion of her recipes. I hope you look forward to visiting her site for a long time to come. Enjoy your weekend, and thank you, again.
Holly N @ Spend With Pennies says
This recipe looks completely delicious and I know Joan would’ve loved it! You were so special to Joan, (as you are to me) and she is looking down on this with a huge smile on her face.
Lynne @ 365 Days of Baking and More says
Oh, girl, you’ve got me crying again!! Thank you, Holly, for your love, your support and for being you.
I’m truly blessed that Joan brought us together. Love you.
Carol G says
I am so sorry I did not find Joan’s website sooner. Thank you to all the bloggers that are keeping Joan’s legacy alive.
Lynne @ 365 Days of Baking and More says
Carol, thank you so very much for that and you’re welcome. The great thing is that Joan’s blog and her recipes will be around for a long time to come, so we hope you come back and see us again and again and again. 🙂
Enjoy your weekend.