- 1 (9 inch) pie shell
- 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- In a double boiler melt chocolate and butter or margarine.
- Combine sugar and corn syrup in a medium saucepan. Bring to a rapid boil and allow mixture to boil 2 minutes. Add chocolate mixture, stirring well.
- Place eggs in a medium bowl. While whisking constantly, pour chocolate mixture over eggs. Whisk in vanilla extract, then stir in pecans. Pour mixture into pie shell.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes. Cool before serving. Top each slice with a spoonful of whipped topping.