Chocolate and pecan pie are a match made in heaven. This chocolate pecan pie has a rich chocolaty condensed milk filling and plenty of crunchy pecans on top.
Fit pie pastry into 9-inch deep dish pie pan. Poke the bottom of the pastry with a fork and fill with parchment and dry beans or pie weights. Bake on the bottom rack for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
If desired, lightly toast the 2 cups pecans. Though optional, it does add a deeper pecan flavor.
In a mixing bowl, stir together ⅓ cup light brown sugar and 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder.
Stir in the 3 large eggs until uniform.
Add 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract extract, stir to combine.
Mix in pecans until coated, then pour pie filling into parbaked pie crust.
Bake on the bottom rack for 25 minutes. Cover the edges of the pie with foil or a pie shield and return to the oven to 15-20 more minutes. The edges should be set and the center should have a slight, Jell-O like wobble.
Cool for two hours then serve or chill until ready to serve.