Description
This Chocolate Chip Butter Tart Pie recipe combines the classic Canadian butter tart with rich mini chocolate chips for a gooey, sweet dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring a flaky pie crust filled with a luscious, caramel-like filling studded with chocolate chips and optional nuts, this pie bakes to a slightly puffed, set center and offers a delightful balance of buttery sweetness and chocolate goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Filling
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup corn syrup (light or dark)
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature for baking the pie evenly.
- Prepare Pie Crust: Place the unbaked 9-inch pie crust into a pie dish and set aside, making sure it’s ready to receive the filling.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter and packed brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Add the eggs one at a time into the butter and sugar mixture, whisking well after each addition. Then stir in the white vinegar, vanilla extract, salt, and corn syrup until the filling is cohesive.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips and Nuts: Gently fold the mini chocolate chips and optional chopped pecans or walnuts into the filling to distribute them evenly without deflating the mixture.
- Fill the Pie Crust: Pour the prepared filling into the pie crust, smoothing the top carefully to create an even layer.
- Bake the Pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the center is just set and slightly puffed, indicating it is cooked but still gooey.
- Cool Before Slicing: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature. This step helps the filling to firm up for clean slices.
- Serve: Serve the pie at room temperature or slightly warmed, optionally accompanied by vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Notes
- For a gooier filling, reduce the bake time slightly.
- Omit the nuts for a nut-free version if desired.
- This pie is best served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
