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Pecan Crusted Chocolate Truffle Pie

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Pecan Crusted Chocolate Truffle Pie

Pecan Crusted Chocolate Truffle Pie

Pecan Crusted Chocolate Truffle Pie might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains around 4g of protein, 37g of fat, and a total of 400 calories. Head to the store and pick up butter, egg yolks, sugar, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 50 minutes.

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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In a medium bowl, mix together the pecans, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/4 cup butter and miniature chocolate chips. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch pie plate.
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Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool completely.
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In a metal bowl set over a pan of simmering water, combine 1 1/3 cups chocolate chips and 1/2 cup butter. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth.
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Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
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In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks with 1/4 cup sugar until thick and pale using an electric mixer, at least 3 minutes. Stir into the melted chocolate and set it back over the pan of simmering water.
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Whisk constantly until thick, 3 to 4 minutes.
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Pour into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
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Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan. When warm, stir in the remaining chocolate chips until melted.
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Remove from the heat and stir in the brandy.
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Pour over the truffle filling. Refrigerate for several hours to set before serving.
DifficultyHard
Ready In50 m.
Servings8
Health Score3
Gluten Free
DietsGluten Free
Dish TypesSide Dish
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