Cracker Barrel Chocolate Pecan Pie is a must if you can catch it when it is available. This is a seasonal pie that is served during the holidays. I really don’t think you want to miss this delicious Cracker Barrel recipe, and especially so if you love pecan pie.
When people tell me pie is difficult to make, I always tell them, start with a pecan pie. If you can measure, and stir, guess what, you can make a pecan pie. I promise it is easy to do.
By using the semi-sweet chocolate chips, a rich chocolate flavor adds just the right touch to this special pie. Cracker Barrel typically only serves this pie the winter holidays, but now you can enjoy this pie any time of the year.
If you like, you can start with a pre-made pie crust. I like the refrigerated ones you buy at the store, I think they taste better than the frozen ones. Frozen ones will work too, but I think the refrigerated ones taste a little better.
You don’t have to wait until the holidays to make this chocolate pecan pie, it’s good any time of the year. It’s great to take to potlucks because it does not have to be refrigerated.
Love this chocolate pecan pie? You might want to check out these desserts.
- Pecan Pie Fudge
- Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
- Pecan Pie – My Grandmother’s Recipe
- Luby’s Pecan Pie
- Mrs. Fields Pecan Pie Brownies
Cracker Barrel Chocolate Pecan Pie
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 cups melted margarine
- 1 cup pecans
- 3 tablespoons semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 unbaked pie shell
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium-sized bowl, beat together eggs, and then add in sugar, mix well. Mix in corn syrup, salt, vanilla, and margarine. Place pecans and chocolate chips in pie shell.
- Add pecan pie filling. The pecans will rise up to the top when baking. Bake in a 350 degrees oven for 50-60 minutes.
- You could serve this chocolate pecan pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I like to keep this pie in the refrigerator between servings, I think helps the pie to set up better.
Andrea Tauber says
I made this recipe today. Made the crust from scratch and baked it a little bit longer because I live in high altitude. It came out fabulous, just like Cracker Barrel’s!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!
Jill Roberts @ WellnessGeeky says
I finally got to make this cracker barrel chocolate pecan pie this past weekend and it was such a hit!! Thx for sharing recipe, i definitely add it to my cookbook! Can i post it on my blog?
Gina Rogers says
I made this but forgot to add the sugar. Do u think it will taste ok?
Stephanie says
I don’t think it will turn out well. I think the sugar is needed for the structure, and for the flavor.
Tibby Hollingsworth says
This is the same recipe as my family has always made. Only change is butter instead of margerine. Melt butter on stove and let it brown a little! Yummmmmmmy
Linda says
OMG! I have missed the pecan pie sold at Cracker Barrel, there’s none where I currently live. I tried this recipe last night and it tasted just like what i”ve bwen missing! Thank you for the recipe…I’m SOOO happy! 🙂
Nancy says
They only serve it during the holidays.
Misti says
Idk you, but going from having a delicacy to not having it really is a very sad and hard thing. It makes me happy that you are happy that you found a great recipe that tastes like C/B recipe. 😉
Ramona Carter says
Made this yesterday as shown except had to substitute butter for the margarine, and it was AMAZING! And, I typically do not prefer chocolate in my pecan pies! Yummy!!!
Sandra Justice says
Mmmmmm
Barbara Banks says
Do you use light or dark syrup in this delicious looking pie?
Stephanie says
You can use either. I personally try to use dark for personal use, and I will use light for photos. I like the dark better because of the taste.
Anna says
Also, it’s DARK corn syrup you use correct? And do you chop pecans at all?
Anna says
Sorry I need to ask this.. Just want to make sure…,is it the one in the frozen secretion the unbaked crust you use?? I’m super excited to try this bc my husband and all his family love the cracker barrel one. I can’t wait to show ten I can make it too!!❤❤❤
Anna says
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Dwrena says
Steph,
This is my “go to” pecan pie recipe every year. It’s a hit every time I prepare it. I found it about three years ago when I found myself salivating for it every year and had to wait for Crackerbarrel to start selling them. I searched for the copycat version and there you were! Thanks for your creativity and most of all for sharing.
~Dwrena A
Stephanie says
That is awesome 😉 That’s what I am here to do.
Deirdre Richtmyer says
Can this pie be frozen?
I really need to save it.
Thanks in advance for your helpful suggestions!
Stephanie says
i think it could be frozen after it is baked.
Keith says
yes you can freeze it…I froze one from the Cracker Barrel for a whole year and it still tasted awesome after frozen for a year..l forgot it was in the freezer or it wouldn’t have made it a year!
Renee says
Of course you can. Just wrap it in heavy foil and place in ziplock bag. I always slice my pie so when I want a slice its easy.
Stephanie says
I like how you saved this pie. I should try this in the future.
William Beck says
Success! I made this pie, and everybody loved it. It’s a great recipe. Grade: A!
Chana Leika says
They call this derby pie in Kentucky! Served every year at the Derby!
stephaniemanley says
Folks in Kentucky know good pie.
wes says
just made this and it yummy.
Stephanie says
Thank you for leaving me a comment! I am glad you hear you enjoyed the pie.
stephaniemanley says
I am glad you enjoy this one.
harvey justine says
Wow.! thank you for this wonderful pecan pie recipe. I found it creative and innovative. I love pecans because they have a lot of nutritional values and most of all it tastes good. I really appreciated your recipe. Thank you. 🙂
stephaniemanley says
Thank you. I never thought of pecan pie of having a nutritional value, but I am up for that!
Superintendent Evaluator says
Wow this looks great.
stephaniemanley says
Thank you!
Spoon And Chair says
Yum, one of my favorites. The pecan pie filling is also great in a bar cookie with a shortbread crust.
Savystudent1 says
Do you have the recipe for the chocolate pecan pie filliing bar cookie with the shortbread crust?
Euna Hicks says
Would like the recipe for pecan pie bar cookie
Sis Lane says
Thank you, for the recipe!
LEWIS says
PECAN PIE MY GRANDKIDS LOVE IT TO ALL GO ON TRY ITS SCRUMPTIOUS.
Stephanie says
I hope you enjoy this chocolate pecan pie!