Chocolate Kahlua Pecan Pie

Chocolate Kahlua Pecan Pie

1 (9-inch) pie shell
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup butter
4 eggs, beaten
3 Tbsp Kahlua
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped

In a small saucepan combine the sugar, corn syrup and butter.  Cook over medium heat until butter melts and sugar dissolves.  Remove from heat and let cool for about 45 minutes.  Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 325^F.

Spread the milk chocolate chips in the bottom of the pie shell and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, Kahlua, vanilla and salt.  Beat well.  Slowly pour the sugar mixture into the eggs, whisking constantly.  Stir in the pecans.  Pour gently into the pie shell over the chocolate chips.

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes or until set and golden brown. Serve warm or chilled with a dollop of whipped cream.

Very good...but I guess I'm a purist.  I like my Pecan Pie without the chocolate.  :-)

Adapted from the Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie recipe at allrecipes.com