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If you’re not much of a pecan pie fan this version might change your mind. Because if you’re a chocolate lover, you’re in luck - this pie has the delicious flavor of buttery, sweet chocolate chip cookies.
This delicious pecan pie is better than the typical traditional pecan pie recipe. It’s got just the right amount of chocolate and a flaky gluten free crust to make one of the most delicious desserts of the holiday season. Pecan pie and chocolate chip cookies have teamed up to make one of the best pies you’ve ever had!
I have made a version of this recipe for more than 25 years, and I’ve been making it gluten free for about 20 years. It’s really easy to stir together this pie filling. And you can’t go wrong if you use my Best Gluten Free Pie Crust Recipe. It’s one of my most requested gluten free recipes.
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Why You Should Make This Gluten-free Pecan Pie Recipe
- It's so easy! Once you've made your pie crust, the pecan pie filling can be quickly made with 4 simple steps.
- Its crunchy, nutty flavor and fudgy chocolate make it the perfect pie to place on the holiday dessert table. It will be a nice alternative to fruit pies and cream pies.
- It can easily be frozen and served again - even months later. Imagine what a welcome surprise it would be when you have gluten free guests!
Ingredient List
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips- Even if you’re a milk chocolate fan, promise me you'll stick to semi-sweet chocolate chips for this pie. With all the sweetness from sugar and corn syrup, semi-sweet chocolate is the best way to balance the flavors.
- Butter - real butter is my top choice, but if you need it to be dairy free, you can use Earth Balance non-dairy butter.
- Sugar - regular white sugar is what I use for this pie instead of brown sugar, which I find to be too heavy for this pie.
- Eggs - I use large eggs for this recipe.
- Light corn syrup - this might be the only recipe I use corn syrup for these days. It's pretty much the devil, but since I make this pie only once a year I decided to stay with corn syrup. If I ever find a healthier sub I will update this recipe.
- Vanilla extract
- Chopped pecans - unsalted whole pecans are what I use in this recipe. Chop them coarsely to add texture to this delicious dessert.
- Gluten free pie shell - You can use any pie crust, but homemade pie crust is by far the best. You will need to make ½ recipe of my prized gluten free pie crust recipe in order to make it gluten free. Don’t worry, it’s not hard! Just follow the steps (complete with photos) in my pie crust blog post ⤵️
The Best Gluten-free Pie Crust Recipe
Go check out my Best Gluten Free Pie Crust Recipe! Here are a few reasons why we love it so much!
- 🥧 My gluten-free pie crust recipe is a family favorite, and one of my most requested recipes.
- 🧈 It makes a delicious flaky crust which can be made with either real butter or a vegan butter substitute, like Earth Balance buttery spread.
- 🥧 You can make this recipe really easily in a food processor, or by hand with a few basic kitchen tools.
- 🥧 It makes a double crust, so you can use half of the dough to make this perfect pecan pie and still have some left over to make other favorite desserts.
- 🧊 It can be made ahead of time and chilled or even frozen until needed.
Decorate your pie with these fun tools
If you're planning on making some pie here are some little tools that make it so much easier. You can make a really impressive pie with these super fun and easy to use mini cutters. I used some of the leaf cutters to decorate the pecan pie shown in this blog post.
The pie crust decorating kit lets you make a really cute design around the edge of your pie to crimp the edge.
Make your pie fun!
pie crust cutters - apple, leaf, acorn
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Once you make a batch of pie dough, this recipe comes together in just a few easy steps. Be sure and read the recipe card for the full details.
Step 1. Make gluten free pie crust. You will need a single pie shell (make another pie out of the other half of the dough). Press it into a pie pan and chill in the fridge while you mix up the filling.
Step 2. In a medium bowl, beat eggs, sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 3. Add melted butter and mix well. Now is a good time to preheat the oven to 350℉.
Step 4. Fold in the pecans and chocolate chips. It’s easier with a spoon.
Step 5. Pour the filling into the pie shell. Bake at 350℉ for 50 minutes, or until a crust forms on top and the filling feels “set” but still a little jiggly. If you know what brownies feel like when they’re done - it’s like that.
Step 6. When the pie is finished baking, remove from the oven and let cool completely to room temperature.
Tips: 👇
If the crust begins to brown too fast, move the pie to a lower rack, which will help the bottom of the crust turn brown and crisp. Or just reduce the temperature to 330℉.
This pie is at its best if you wait to eat it until it is completely cool. Or you can cover it with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and keep it in the fridge overnight or until you need to serve it. The flavor improves the next day.
Gluten free chocolate chip pecan pie is at its best when topped with a dollop of fresh whipped cream. We love it sprinkled with some maple sugar (perfection!) or a few mini chocolate chips.
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I recently updated my popular (and free!) ebook, Gluten Free Baking for Beginners. I’ve been listening to your gluten free baking questions, and I’ve learned some new things over the past few years, so I knew it was time for a big update.
With all the extra info I’ve added, plus the 3 new recipes I’ve included, it has gone from a 20 page PDF to a 41 page ebook! Any typos or other glitches have been fixed, questions answered, and photos updated.
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Best Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie Recipe
Make a gluten free pie with a twist - everything’s better with chocolate, and this is no exception. Rich, chocolate flavor with crunchy pecans in a buttery gluten-free pie crust. Pecan pie and chocolate chip cookies come together to make one of the most delicious desserts you’ve ever had!
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup unsalted pecans, chopped
- 1 unbaked gluten free pie crust
Instructions
- Make a batch of my gluten free pie crust. You need ½ recipe of the crust to make this pie. Roll it out and press it into a pie pan, and keep it in the fridge while you prepare the filling.
- In a medium sized bowl beat the eggs, sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla.
- Add melted butter and mix well. At this point it would be good to preheat the oven to 350℉
- Stir in the pecans and chocolate chips. This is most easily done with a spoon instead of a mixer.
- Pour into the pie shell. Bake at 350℉ for 50 minutes, or until set. You want it to have a crust on top (like a brownie) but still feel that it’s soft underneath, like a chocolate chip cookie.
- If you see that the crust is getting too brown and the filling is still not set, you can cover the edges of the crust with strips of foil, or move the pie to a lower rack (which will help the bottom crust to get nice and crisp).
- Remove from the oven and cool completely before cutting and serving. Or refrigerate the pie and serve it the next day - the flavors will be even more developed that way.
Notes
Here's my gluten free pie crust recipe: The Best Gluten Free Pie Crust Recipe (flaky and easy)
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: bake
- Diet: Gluten Free
FAQs About Gluten Free Pecan Pies
Check by touching the top in the center - it should have a crust on top (like brownies) but still feel soft underneath (like chocolate chip cookies). If you’re still unsure, take the pie out when an internal thermometer reads 200℉.
Yes, this chocolate chip pecan pie freezes very well. For best results, cover the pie with plastic wrap and then foil. Or you could cover it with foil, and place it inside a large zip top freezer bag.
If you want you can make it even a month in advance and then freeze it until the day that you need it. Let it thaw (covered) at room temperature if you’re going to keep an eye on it, or thaw it in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours before serving.
Since gluten free chocolate chip pecan pie contains eggs, it does need to be refrigerated.
You absolutely can use a regular pie crust. Follow all the directions in the recipe card, substituting your favorite pie crust recipe for the gluten free pie crust recipe. The baking time should be the same.
Recipe creator: Kristie Winget, who loves pie so much she created her own holiday - Pie Day (the day before Thanksgiving). It's the day where our family bakes pies, tells jokes, and watches comedy shows.
