Green Parrot Chocolate Fudge Pie (Flourless-Style with Pecans)
This Green Parrot Chocolate Fudge Pie has a dense, flourless-style texture with rich chocolate flavor and toasted pecans. It’s easy to mix by hand and bakes in under 40 minutes.
8
servings
Ingredients
- 4 large (200 g) eggs
- 1 ¼ cups (250 g) granulated sugar
- 3 ounces (85 g) unsweetened chocolate, melted
- 5 tablespoons (70 g) butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso - (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (49 g) pecans, toasted and chopped
- One 9-inch pie shell - baked
Instructions
- Whisk 4 large eggs and 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar in a large microwave-safe mixing bowl until combined.
- Add 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and 5 tablespoons butter, melted. (Melt the chocolate in a Pyrex dish in the microwave for 2-3 minutes on MED speed.)
- Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon instant espresso, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped.
- Microwave the filling for 1-1.5 minutes on HIGH. Stir after the first 45 seconds. You want the temperature to approach 130˚F but not go over. Heating the filling will help it to cook evenly.Pour into a pre-baked pie shell
- Bake at 375˚F (190˚C) for about 35 minutes until puffed and mostly set.
- Cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Refrigerate leftovers. Best served with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
Make ahead instructions: Let it cool completely, wrap in plastic, and store in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Nutritional Information
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 341IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 3mg