Dean's Panache Fudge Pie

The addition of chocolate will make this your family's favorite pecan treat.

Friday, November 14th 2008, 10:35 am

By: News 9

Dean Blevins

News9 Sports Director

1 cup butter

4 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

4 ounces unsweetened pure chocolate

½ cup flour

2 cups sugar

¾ cup coarsely chopped pecans

Melt butter and chocolate in a double boiler. Set aside. Beat eggs with sugar and add flour. Stir in the chocolate mixture, vanilla and pecans. Pour into a heavily greased 9" pie pan. Set in a pan (such as a roaster pan) of hot water, about 1". Bake at 325 degrees for 50 - 55 minutes, no longer. Pie should be crusty on top and soft inside.