Chocolate and Pie. Two dessert favorites just begging to be combined so that you can satisfy two cravings in one bite! The added bonus of pecans and my secret ingredient (read on for more info!) makes this a pie worth getting to the dessert table first for….and maybe even heading back for seconds!

INGREDIENTS

• 2/3 cup evaporated non-fat milk
• 1/2 12-oz. package semisweet chocolate morsels
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup “bit o brickle” bits *the secret ingredient*
• 1 Pillsbury pie crust (or 1 pre-made frozen crust if you don’t have your own pie plate) NOTE: don’t toss the 2nd pie crust in the package…if you have any fun cookie cutters, this can be turned into super cute decoration on top of the pie!
• OPTIONAL: whipped cream, vanilla ice cream for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375°.
2. Microwave first 3 ingredients in a large microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted and smooth, whisking at 30-second intervals.
3. Whisk sugar and flour into chocolate mixture. Add eggs, 1 at a time, whisking just until blended after each addition. (you can whisk the eggs slightly before adding to the chocolate mixture) Whisk in vanilla and salt. Stir in pecans and bits of toffee brickle.
4. Pour mixture into pie shell.
5. Bake at 375° for 35 to 40 minutes or until set.
6. If you choose to decorate your pie with the second crust, cut out your shapes, brush with a little melted butter, and add to pie after it has cooked for 15-20 minutes.
7. Cool at least 15 minutes before serving; the longer is cools the easier it will be to cut. (I make mine the night before!) Top as you see fit!

The middle of the pie may not look fully cooked, it’s OK!! The slightly unsettled fudge will taste amazing! This can be made the night before and can be kept covered on the counter to be served next day. The pie will be a bit more “solid” if serving next day.

I have done it both ways as far as decoration, with and without the shapes from the additional pie crust. Now I find that I love the “extra” touch of some leaves on the top or even around the crust. Just gives it a little more fall fun-ness!