Mocha Pecan Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 F.
2. 2
   For the crust, cut the butter into the flour with a pastry knife until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
3. 3
   Add about 3 Tbsp water and combine until dough forms a ball.
4. 4
   Roll it out on lightly floured board.
5. 5
   Place crust in 9-inch pie plate and crimp the edges.
6. 6
   To make filling, place all of the filling ingredients, except the pecans, into a blender or food processor and puree until the chocolate chips are completely ground up and everything is smooth.
7. 7
   Pour the filling over the pecans in a bowl, and stir just enough to coat the nuts.
8. 8
   Pour the filling into the pie shell.
9. 9
   Bake at 400 F for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 F and bake another 30 minutes or until the filling is set but still moist.
10. 10
    Cool completely before cutting.