Tar Heel Pie

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Line a 9-inch pie plate with the rolled-out crust.
3. 3
   Put the chocolate chips in a bowl, pour in the melted butter, and stir until the chocolate is mostly melted.
4. 4
   Add the pecans, flour, sugars, eggs, vanilla, and salt, and stir until thoroughly combined.
5. 5
   Pour the filling into the crust.
6. 6
   Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the filling forms a smooth brown crust and begins to pull away from the pie crust.
7. 7
   Custards continue to cook when taken out of the oven, so dont overdo it.
8. 8
   The filling will still be wet in the center but will firm up as it cools.
9. 9
   Cool on a wire rack for about 1 hour before slicing.
10. 10
    Serve at room temperature or slightly warm.