Dulce de Leche Chocolate Pecan Pie
Pay de Dulce de Leche y Chocolate con Nuez
Recipe Yield
10 Servings
Cooking time
1 hour
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Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour plus more to work the dough
- Pinch of kosher or sea salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 stick (or 1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter diced
- 1/4 cup cold water
For the filling:
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup Dulce de Leche or Cajeta
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 2 cups (or 8 ounces) pecan halves coarsely chopped
- 2 ounces (or 1/3 cup) chopped bittersweet chocolate
To Prepare
To prepare the crust:
- Place the flour, salt, sugar and diced cold butter in a food processor. Process a few times, until the mixture looks like a coarse meal. Add the cold water and process again a few times. The dough should become more moist. Turn out of the food processor and gather into a ball. Lightly dust your countertop with flour, and knead the dough 3 to 4 times until it comes together. Shape into a flat ball, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about an hour.
To prepare the filling:
- In a bowl, beat the eggs with a whisk until foamy. Incorporate the Dulce de Leche, brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter and salt and whisk until it is well blended. Add the chopped pecans and chocolate and mix well.
To assemble the pie:
- Set an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Lightly dust your countertop, hands and a rolling pin with flour. Roll out the dough into about an 11” to 12” round. Place it in a pie mold, pressing the bottom and sides into the mold and crimp the edge on top.
- Pour the filling into the pie crust. Cover the pie loosely with aluminum foil and place in the oven. Bake for 55 minutes, or until the pie is set and edges have lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
Comments
93comments inDulce de Leche Chocolate Pecan Pie
Cathy Warner
Nov 21
This looks awesome! Best of all, it’s low in calories😂
Pati Jinich
Nov 25
Haha, so glad you liked it Cathy!
Janet Tyler
Nov 18
Oopsy! “Pie” in Spanish is “foot” English, but (I think) “pie” in English is “tarta” or “pastel” in Spanish.
Pati Jinich
Nov 21
Si, hahaha! We also call it Pay in Spanish 😉
Bunny Devenere
Nov 16
Your recipes are amazing. Thank you. I’m so happy that you are teaching your boys to carry on the tradition.
Pati Jinich
Nov 21
Thanks to you Bunny, un abrazo!
Runa
Dec 17
Hi Pati,
If I use a store bought pie crust, should I follow the rest of the recipe as is or it is necessary to bake the crust before being it store bought?
Pati Jinich
Jan 07
No need to bake it before, just follow the recipe from there Runa 🙂
Adrienne
Nov 26
Can you send me a picture of the product you actually use: Dulce de Leche because I heard you say something about cinnamon
Pati Jinich
Jan 02
Check this one out 😉 https://www.amazon.com/Coronado-Cajeta-Quemada-13-1-Oz/dp/B0000GIOPW/ref=sr_1_4?crid=Q1GX9VJQLKZ1&keywords=cajeta+coronado&qid=1672666532&sprefix=cajeta+coronado%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-4
Connie Luffy/gmaluffy@gmail.com
Nov 22
Pati
You make the most delicious amazing recipes. …I love every one of them. Bravo !
Pati Jinich
Jan 01
Yay, thanks so much Connie!
Adrienne
Nov 19
Are you syrup or Carmel squeeze bottle. Want to purchase exactly what you are using
Pati Jinich
Dec 11
I think for this recipe I used Coronado Cajeta, you can find it in Latin or Hispanic Markets in your area or online.
Lynda Gonzales
Apr 05
Hi Pati! Is it necessary to blind bake the pie dough for the pecan pie? By the way, I love your recipes!
Pati Jinich
Apr 08
It is not in my opinion, I do not do it for this recipe and it comes out delicious every time 🙂
Michelle
Nov 25
Aye Dios, I forgot the aluminum foil halfway through baking! I think I can still save it but the top looks crispy! Crazy Thanksgiving. 🙂🍽🍁
Pati Jinich
Dec 28
Haha! I am sure it was still pretty tasty 🙂
Ingrid C.
Nov 21
Hi, can I still do this without the chocolate? My kids have a chocolate allergy.
Pati Jinich
Dec 28
Of course, go ahead and enjoy it Ingrid!
Juan
Dec 23
Hi there. What will be a good substitute for the corn syrup?
Pati Jinich
Dec 24
You can use honey, maple syrup or brown rice syrup Juan, enjoy!
Anonymous
Jun 03
maybe agave syrup?
Bailey
Jun 13
Hi Pati,
What is your chocolate crust recipe you made with this same recipe?
It was easier for working people.
Thank you
Pati Jinich
Nov 09
I think this is the one you are talking about Baile 🙂 https://patijinich.com/no-bake-chocolate-pie/
Megan
Dec 15
Hi Pati! I’m hoping to make this pie this weekend of Christmas next Friday. Does it freeze well? Happy Holidays!
Pati Jinich
Dec 21
It should freeze OK Megan, just give it enough time to thaw on your counter when you are ready to enjoy it 😉
ROB CAGLEY
Feb 06
It’s in the oven baking g right now. Smells wonderful.
Marianne Pacheco
Dec 02
This pie was a dream. I made a little change – instead of bittersweet chocolate I used raw cacao chips. I suspected the dulce de leche and sugar would be sweet enough to compensate. Was I right! This pie is – simply put – a revelation! Absolutely incredible … it rendered my family speechless. Mil gracias!
Pati Jinich
Dec 02
Great idea Marianne, thanks for sharing 😉
Jessica
Nov 26
Amazing! My daughter and I made this pie together and it was so easy. It is just the right mix of flavors and so decadent. Thank you!
Pati Jinich
Dec 02
Yay, so happy you guys liked the pie. Un abrazo to both of you 😉
Liz
Nov 26
Hola Pati, puedo sustituir el corn syrup con más cajeta ? Gracias ☺️
Pati Jinich
Dec 02
That’s an idea Liz, I guess the only thing that may happen is that the consistency of the filling may change a bit to somewhat more crystalized by the sugar, but is OK 😉
Evelyn
Nov 24
Just pulled my pie from oven. Made my own dulce de leche and used chocolate chips because it’s what I had. Thought to myself, ‘that’s what Pati would do.’ Smells awesome. Hope it tastes as good. Thank you for being such an encouraging teacher Pati!
Pati Jinich
Dec 02
So glad you decided to bake this pie Evelyn, let me know if it was good!
Paul C
Nov 24
Hi Pati
Planning on making this and I have to make my own dulce de leche with a 14oz can, also what size pie should I make, can I us a 10in or what’s best thank you, can’t wait to try this
Pati Jinich
Dec 02
So happy you decided to make your own dulce de leche Paul, yay! 9 1/2 or 10 inch pie mold works well for this recipe 😉
Anne
Nov 23
Hi Path! Your recipe for pecan pie looks so delish. I hope to try making it for the holiday season. I’ve never had chocolate pecan pie. I’ve made one with a layer of cream cheese filling.
I love your show.
Pati Jinich
Dec 02
Hope you like it Anne! Mmmm a layer of creme cheese filling sounds delicious 😉
Anne
Nov 23
I love pecan pie. It’s my favorite, but so sweet and delish.
Pati Jinich
Dec 02
I rather have pecan pie over apple pie any day Anne 😉
Ana Gres
Nov 22
Hola paty,me encantan tus recetas pero yo no hablo inglés,ojala y contemplaras ponerlas también en español, por lo que he visto en comentarios de tus videos tienes mucha audiencia hispana, bendiciones
Pati Jinich
Nov 22
Hola Ana, mil gracias por tu comentario, espero pronto poder hacer videos en espanol, pero si tengo todas las recetas en el sitio en espanol, lo puedes encontrar en este enlace http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/es/
Jacqui R.
Nov 22
Deliciousness! Pure and simple DELICIOUSNESS!!! Everything in a dessert that I adore! My family thanks you for our new recipe for pecan pie!
Pati Jinich
Nov 22
Thanks to you guys, so very happy everyone approves Jacqui 🙂
Larry Hay
Nov 22
It looks good
Sandra Ojeda Espinola
Nov 22
Madre Santisima
My mouth watered, my already ample hips quivered but I’m making this for Christmas…It starts for me on Dec 12th 😉😁
Thank you for all your delicious recipes which I have encorporated into my family collection..Bendiciones y Gracias
Pati Jinich
Nov 22
Gracias a ti Sandra, enjoy the pie and have a wonderful Holiday Season 😉
Lucy
Nov 20
Hola Pati, can I leave the chocolate out? Thank you!
Pati Jinich
Nov 22
Absolutely Lucy, just skip it. This pie will be equally delicious ;
Gretchen
Nov 19
Please tell us what size pie pan to use for this terrific recipe.
Pati Jinich
Nov 22
It is a 9.5″ Gretchen 😉
Daniel
May 11
Pati, uno de mis platillos favoritos es el caldo de espinazo o caldo rojo, no sé si sea mexicano, pero estaría genial que lo prepararas. Saludos.
Pati Jinich
May 11
Gracias por la sugerencia Daniel, saludos!
Stephanie
Dec 01
Best pecan pie! Everyone who had it said so and I agree. This will be my go to from now on!
Pati Jinich
Dec 02
SO happy to hear this, Stephanie.
Marci
Dec 01
I saw this on your cooking show on PBS and looked up the recipe to print. On the show you called for a 1/4 cup of brown sugar and a 1/4 cup of corn syrup. This recipe uses 1/2 cup of both. Which is correct? Can’t wait to try this recipe! Thank you!
Pati Jinich
Dec 04
I sometimes tweak the recipes after the show to make them even more yum. So please follow the website, Marci.
Jovanna
Jun 22
Hola Pati, que dulce de leche uso? Me podrías recomendar uno porfavor? Vivo en USA
Pati Jinich
Jun 23
Hola Jovanna, puedes usar Goya, Nestle La Lechera o Eagle Brand. Cualquiera que encuentres en el supermercado esta bien 😉
Angela
Nov 27
If I don’t have unsalted butter can I use salted butter and omit the salt?
Pati Jinich
Nov 30
It’s best to use unsalted butter…
Tara Fuller
Mar 27
Can I use my own Dulce de Leche caramel that my make from condensed milk in my crockpot? I always have a few prepared cans in my pantry for the emergency potluck dessert
Pati Jinich
Mar 28
Go for it, Tara!
dawn rassel
Mar 03
i just placed pie in the oven….cant wait
Pati
Mar 05
Awesome!!
Marsha
Jan 28
Where do I get the Dulce de Leche caramel cinnamon? I am only finding Coronado Cajeta? Is it the same?
Pati
Feb 02
Oh you can use that too, Marsha (or any cajeta you find)…and then add cinnamon (to taste) to the cajeta.
Maria Wetzel
Jan 18
Did any one bother to read the recipe? The recipe calls for 1/2 Cup of Brown Sugar and 1/2 Cup of Corn Syrup. In the video, Patti says 1/4 (quarter cup). Soooooo…. I was following the recipe and put 1/2 C of Brown sugar and realized that it was different. I used 1/4 C of corn syrup. My pie is in the oven, I’m sure it will taste great but …..can you clarify which is correct? Thanks.
Pati
Jan 23
Oh after filming an episode, I sometimes work on the recipe to make it even more yum. The written recipe is what you should follow. Enjoy the pie, Maria.
Teri
Dec 30
I made this recipe today, absolutely fabulous!! Thanks Pati !! I always wanted a pecan pie with pecans from top to bottom. The flavors are so amazing.
Pati
Dec 31
So glad my pecan pie was just what you were looking for, Teri!
Teri
Dec 30
I just put it in the oven! Can’t wait to try it.
Pati
Dec 31
Yay!
Phillip
Dec 28
I would like some help my child who has a milk allergy, and I was wondering if you could give me a solution with this recipe. You are great, and my other child (older) loves to sit down and watch you. He says for everything you make, “dad if you make that I am sure you would like it’. I am trying to get him to eat new things, Thank you for everything
Pati
Jan 04
Say hi to your kids for me, Phillip! Dulce de Leche gives this pie its distinct flavor…so here are some other recipes that you can easily adjust to have no milk: http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/recipe/nana-joses-flourless-chocolate-pecan-cake/ http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/recipe/dream-big-tres-leches-and-strawberry-jello/ http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/recipe/mango-pecan-tart/ http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/recipe/churros-dont-need-translating-anymore/ http://patijinich.com/pati_2020/recipe/bunelos_worth_it_all_the_way/
Phillip
Jan 06
Thank you! Say Hi to your kids for me too! A Bilingual home is a great home!
Greg in Montana
Dec 24
I made this pie on Thanksgiving Day and there was not even a crumb left!
I could not find Corronado Dolce de Leche caramel cinnamin in time (I did find it two days later at another store) so I looked for a recipe online. Goat’s milk is available here and the other ingredients are raw sugar, vanilla bean and cinamin. It takes about 2 hours to make but it’s worth it! I’m making it all the time now because it’s so easy!
Thanks for another good recipe!
Pati
Dec 27
Not even a crumb left….love it, Greg!
Marcia Arbizu
Dec 24
I left out the cinnamon and used the plain dulce de Leche and bought a frozen pie crust (I was in a hurry!) and it came out so beautiful and delicious! ¡Muchisimo gracías!
Pati
Dec 28
Super! I’m so happy you loved it, Marcia.
Doug B
Dec 17
I feel like Pati is my next door neighbor. I wanted to prepare this pie but even the Mexican stores do not carry the
Coronado® Dulce de Leche Caramel Cinnamon. I have 13.4 oz Nestle La Lechera Dulce Leche Milk Based Caramel. I guess I can add some Cinnamon, if so how much. Or is there another substitute I can make?
Thanks.
Pati
Dec 18
Oh you can add cinnamon to taste to the dulce de leche that you have, Doug. Enjoy the pie!
phil
Dec 13
Very puzzled…. I wanted to try this recipe but gave up as I can not locate the Corronado Dolce de Leche caramel cinnamin. Now I see a the link to the product but still no progress as the web site does not mention or show the product so I called Barcel-USA and they confirmed this is not in their product line up.
Pati
Dec 19
Hmmmm, if you can’t find the Dulce de Leche, you can add cinnamon to whichever brand that you can find. You can add it directly to the mixture. Have fun making the pie, Phil!
Bob
Nov 20
Readily available on Amazon:
https://smile.amazon.com/CORONADO-Dulce-Leche-Caramel-Topping/dp/B07N7K4K32
Velia Martinez
Nov 22
I baked it & it’s waiting patiently in the fridge for tomorrow, IT LOOKS SO BEAUTIFUL ♥️. I’ll take a picture & share on Instagram and Facebook. Thank you Pati & HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Pati
Nov 23
Can’t wait to see it, Velia!
Amber
Oct 19
Pati, this looks delicious! I’m having trouble finding where to buy Coronado® Dulce de Leche Caramel Cinnamon, though. Any recommendations? I can’t seem to find the exact one with cinnamon and caramel. Thanks in advance!
Pati
Oct 30
Oh thank you Amber! I hope you love the pie. You can use any dulce de leche you have.
Lorraine
Sep 30
Pati…. I stumbled across your TV program while baking this Sunday…Soooo Excited.
Logged onto your web site and found this wonderful looking Dulce de Leche Caramel Cinnamon Chocolate Pecan Pie.
I’d love to do this for Thanksgiving…
Question, Can it be made a day ahead?
How to store…counter top or place in fridge?
Thank you!
Pati
Oct 19
Oh I’m glad you found me, Lorraine. You can make it ahead and keep it in the fridge. Then bring it to room temp on the counter before serving. Happy Thanksgiving!