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No-bake Chocolate Pecan Pie with Meringue Topping

No-bake Chocolate Pecan Pie with Meringue Topping

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This No-bake Chocolate Pecan Pie with Meringue Topping is one of the most delicious no-bake desserts you can ever prepare. Crispy buttery cookie crust filled with an amazing toasted pecan caramel filling, topped with chocolate ganache, and a generous amount of smooth, silky meringue topping.
Servings 10 servings
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 7 oz (200g) digestive biscuits or graham crackers
  • 1/3 cup (80g) butter , melted
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) cinnamon

Pecan Caramel Filling

  • 1/2 cup (100g) sugar , for caramel
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) water
  • 1 cup (100g) pecans , toasted
  • 3.5 oz (100g) unsalted butter
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/3 cup (70g) sugar , for mixing with yolks
  • 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt

Chocolate Ganache

  • 3.5 oz (100g) whipping cream
  • 3.5 oz (100g) semisweet chocolate , cut in small pieces

Meringue Topping

  • 3 egg whites , at room temperature
  • 2/3 cup (135g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) cream of tartar
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) salt
  • 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Grease with butter a 8 inch (20cm) pie or tart pan.

Prepare the crust.

  • Place the biscuits/graham crackers into the bowl of a food processor. Blend until crumbs form. Add melted butter and cinnamon and process until completely combined.
  • Press the mixture with the back of the spoon and your fingers where necessary,  into the bottom and edges of the pan. Refrigerate until you prepare the filling.

Prepare the pecan caramel filling.

  • Toast the pecans in a pan stirring constantly. When cool, cut the pecans into smaller pieces.
  • In a small bowl mix the yolks with the 1/3 cup (70g) sugar until creamy and light yellow colored.
  • Place the 1/2 cup (100g) sugar with water into a saucepan. Place over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves and gets a light caramel color.
  • Add butter, stir until melted and then add pecans and salt. Add mixed yolks and vanilla extract and continue mixing just until it thickens, up to 1 minute. Don’t overcook.
  • Spread the pecan caramel filling over the crust and refrigerate until you prepare the chocolate ganache.

Prepare the chocolate ganache.

  • Place chocolate and cream in a heatproof bowl and place over a pan with simmering water. Melt over low heat.
  • Spread it evenly over the pie. 
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before preparing the meringue topping.

Prepare the meringue topping.

  • Place the whites, sugar, cream of tartar and salt in a heat-proof bowl. Place over a pan with simmering water (bain-marie).
  • Whisk constantly, for about 5 minutes, or if you have a thermometer until it reaches 160F (71C).
  • Remove from heat and start mixing on high speed for about 5-7 minutes, until glossy stiff peaks form. Incorporate vanilla extract while mixing.
  • Spread meringue over tart. Use a spoon to create some meringue picks. Toast the meringue with a brulee torch if desired.
  • Serve and keep the leftovers refrigerated. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 10Calories: 468kcalCarbohydrates: 40.9gProtein: 4.7gFat: 33.8gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 104mgSugar: 31.5g
Calories: 468kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: no bake chocolate pecan pie, no-bake chocolate pecan tart, pecan pie, pie with meringue topping