RECIPES

Chocolate-Parmesan Pecan Pie

Wisconsin Cheese Chocolate-Parmesan Pecan Pie Recipe
Active Time
25 Minutes
Servings
8

Ingredients

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Parmesan can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

  1. Roll out pie pastry on a lightly floured surface to a 10-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate, and trim pastry to 1/2 inch of plate; flute edges. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat oven to 400°F.
  3. Prick bottom and sides of pastry with a fork. Line pastry with parchment paper or double thickness of aluminum foil. Fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until crust is light brown. Carefully remove parchment and pie weights. Cool on a wire rack.
  4. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
  5. Coarsely chop 2 cups pecans. Whisk the eggs, corn syrup, sugar, butter and vanilla bean seeds in a large bowl until blended. Stir in the chocolate chips, parmesan and chopped pecans.
  6. Pour filling over crust; arrange remaining pecans over top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until filling is set. Lightly cover with foil if crust or pecans are over-browning. Cool on a wire rack.
  7. Serve with whipped cream.

Cheesemonger Tip

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Do you have questions when shopping for cheese? Ask the cheesemonger! A cheesemonger specializes in the buying and selling of high-quality cheese, usually available in the specialty section of a grocery store or cheese shop. Knowledgeable and passionate, a cheesemonger is a go-to resource for cheese varieties and pairings, proper cheese storage and handling, its cooking applications and cheese brand information.

Parmesan cheese in a dessert? Sounds crazy, doesn’t it? The cheese adds a nutty richness to the pie and balances out the sweetness—it’s sweet and salty. Delicious!

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