Black-Bottom Pecan Pie

Think of the caramel-y flavors of traditional pecan pie paired with a melty layer of deep, dark chocolate. Even the crust of this pie is full of warm fall flavors. It’s best to err on the side of under-baking this pie—it keeps the center delightfully gooey. (P.S. Leftovers of this pie make the very best pie milkshakes.)

Makes one 9-inch pie

1 recipe single-crust Vanilla Bean-Nutmeg All-Buttah Pie Dough, prepared and chilled (page 9)

CHOCOLATE GANACHE:

1 cup (113 grams) finely chopped dark chocolate (I use 72%)

⅓ cup (76 grams) heavy cream

2 ½ cups (319 grams) pecan halves

CUSTARD:

2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, melted

½ cup (107 grams) dark brown sugar

¼ cup (96 grams) maple syrup

2 large (113 grams) eggs

1 large (21 grams) egg yolk

2 tablespoons (43 grams) heavy cream

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon almond extract

½ teaspoon fine sea salt

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1. Prepare the pie crust as directed on page 6 and par-bake as directed on page 18. Cool completely. Lower the oven temperature to 375°F with the rack in the lower third of the oven.

2. Make the ganache: Place the chocolate in a medium, heat-safe bowl. In a small pot, bring the cream to a boil over medium heat. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate. Let sit for 15 seconds undisturbed, then stir to combine. The ganache should be thick and smooth.

3. Pour the ganache into the base of the cooled pie crust, and spread into an even layer. Scatter the pecans in an even layer on top of the chocolate. Set aside.

4. Make the custard: In a medium bowl, whisk the melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, eggs, egg yolk, cream, extracts, salt, and cinnamon to combine.

5. Pour the custard over the pecans. Transfer the pie to the oven and bake until the crust is golden brown and the custard appears set at the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center, 35 to 40 minutes.

6. Cool completely before slicing and serving.

Make Ahead:

This pie can be made up to 1 day ahead. Store leftovers at room temperature, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap.