Amazing Chocolate Pecan Pie

Ingredients

• 1 frozen deep dish pie shell (unbaked)
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups whole pecans
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares

• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350.

2. 2

   In a large pan melt chocolate and butter over low heat until completely melted, stirring to prevent scortching.

3. 3

   Stir in sweetened condensed milk, hot water, vanilla and beaten eggs. Continue to mix the ingredients over low heat until you have a uniform consistency.

4. 4

   Stir in pecans and salt.

5. 5

   Pour mixture into unbaked pie shell.

6. 6

   Bake 40-45 minutes until center is set.

7. 7

   Cool completely.

8. 8

   Serve with whipped cream if desired.