Chocolate-Walnut Pie

Nutrition
Calories: 533 kcalCarbohydrates: 75 gProtein: 11 gFat: 32 gSaturated Fat: 9 gCholesterol: 91 mgSodium: 60 mgFiber: 3 gSugar: 41 gVitamin A: 4.9 IUCalcium: 53 mgIron: 6 mg
Ingredients
- 4 oz semisweet chocolate
- 3 whole large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp 1/4 stick butter, melted and allowed to cool
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups broken walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare 1/2 recipe of Basic Pie Crust.
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave or in a heavy pot on low heat. Pour it evenly into the unbaked pie shell.
- In a large bowl, mix the eggs, corn syrup, sugar, butter, and vanilla well. Stir in the walnuts. Pour the mixture into the chocolate-lined pie shell and bake until the filling is set, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove to a rack and let cool.
- The pie may be made ahead several days, or frozen for up to 3 months. Serve with whipped cream if desired.
