Where did pecan pie originate?

Pecan Pie History Legend has it that the French people who settled in New Orleans made the first pecan pie after eating pecans given to them by Native American tribes. Some also claim that pecan pie originated in Alabama in the early 1800s but there is no written documentation to substantiate it.

What state has the best pecan pie?

Why is pecan pie famous in Texas ? Texas pecan pie has been a tradition for more than 100 years, and the pie was officially named the state dessert in 2013.

What was the first pie in the world?

The Ancient Egyptians were the first to invent a dish close to what we know as a pie today. They had a honey filling covered in a crusty cake made from oats, wheat, rye or barley. A recipe for chicken pie was also discovered on a tablet carved prior to 2000 BC.

Is pecan pie a southern thing?

Some historians credit the original recipe to the wife of a Karo executive, but an even earlier version of the syrup-based pie appeared in the Texas Brownwood Bulletin in 1921. Thirty years later, Marion Brown's landmark Southern Cookbook proclaimed it "the South's most popular pie".

Is pecan pie a Texas thing?

Pecan pie is a quintessentially American dish; its roots can be traced back to the Lone Star State. The first printed recipes for pecan pies began appearing in Texas cookbooks in the 1870s and 1880s. The first recipe that closely resembles what we know today as pecan pie was published in 1898 in a cookbook of a St.

When was the pecan pie invented?

While there's no recipe or mention of it prior to 1886, that's not to say it wasn't being made and eaten before then. Pecan pie has been around for many years and it was likely an old family recipe that simply hadn't made it into print yet. Pecan pie is an American invention.

Why is Texas known for pecan pie?

The pecan is native to Texas so it's no wonder the Pecan Pie has become a Texan staple. Whether you pair it with your BBQ meal or enjoy it by itself, you're never too far from this sweet treat in Houston.

Chocolate Caramel Pecan Pie (V,GF,P) - Vegan Family Recipes (2024)

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November 19, 2015

I've been on a full-on pie-making spree. Over the past weeks, I've been busy making all types of pies. Some were very delicious and others, sadly, didn't turn out so well. That is the fun of being a food blogger though. You get to try out lots of different combinations and see what works the best. Once you find a combination of ingredients that work well, then you need to make it several times again to perfect it until it is just right.

That is exactly what happened when I made this delectable chocolate caramel pecan pie. The first time I made it, the chocolate filling turned out too runny and I had to throw it all away. I was a bit put down by that first soggy mess but I was so determined to make a crazy good chocolate caramel pecan pie. I kept at it and finally after making 6 variations of it. I made the perfect one!

This pie is my favorite raw vegan pie. Don't just take it from me. Hubbs who usually can't stand any raw vegan desserts ate nearly ⅔ of this pie. I think it's safe to say that even non-vegans will like this pie. It gets even better though since this pie is also gluten-free and paleo. That makes this pie perfect for those families where everyone has different food preferences. This pie should cover almost everyone's food preferences except those with nut allergies...sorry.

So how exactly do you make this raw vegan delight?

Start off with the crust. Just toss some nuts, dates, and a pinch of salt in a food processor and pulse until sticky yet chunky. You're not trying to make nut butter here so don't over-mix.

Next, you'll need to double my healthy caramel dip recipe. Spread most of the dip over the crust for your first caramel layer.

Now comes the chocolate. This isn't a light airy chocolate layer like that of my chocolate mousse tart. No, this is more of a raw vegan chocolate brownie layer. Equally just as good :)

Then warm up the remaining caramel and drizzle it over the chocolate layer. You'll want to warm it up because it makes it easier to drizzle. I used a small piping bag to do this. Works easier. Decorate with some pecans, in any way you see fit.

It doesn't stop there though. No pie would be complete without some whipped cream. However, whipped cream isn't vegan and definitely not raw vegan. That's why it's much easier to opt for whipped coconut cream. There's nothing crazy or complicated about whipped coconut cream. All you need to do is whip the coconut cream with an electric mixer. I prefer using a handheld mixer for this. Then add it to a piping bag and pipe it over or around the pie.

If you want to make the whipped coconut cream you can add a bit of vanilla extract or even powdered sugar (won't be raw vegan then). I prefer using unsweetened coconut cream for this pie since I think it's already sweet enough.

Refrigerate the chocolate caramel pecan pie for at least an hour before serving. It will make it easier to slice and remove the pie from the pie dish.

5 from 2 votes

Chocolate Caramel Pecan Pie

Adapted from Mini Raspberry Chocolate Cake This chocolate caramel pecan pie is a complete game changer! A no bake pie that taste incredibly and will cater to almost anyone's food preferences during the holidays.

CourseDessert, Pie

Cuisinegluten-free, No Bake, Paleo, Raw Vegan, vegan, vegetarian

Prep Time 25 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Makes 1 pie

Author Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes.com

Ingredients

Crust

3cups300g Pecans
4Medjool Dates
Pinchof Salt

Caramel

DoubleVFR's Healthy Caramel Dip

Chocolate Filling

2cups300g Cashews (soaked for at least 2 hrs, patted dry)
3Medjool Dates
5tablespoons75g Coconut Oil
3tablespoons20g Raw Cacao Powder (unsweetened cocoa powder will work too, if needed)

Toppings

Extra Pecans for garnishoptional but recommended
1cupCoconut Cream

Instructions

Prepare crust by adding pecans, dates, and a pinch of salt to a food processor. Pulse until the mixture becomes sticky and cumbled. If your dates are very dry feel free to add up to a tablespoon of water. Press the crust into a 9 inch pie dish and set in fridge.
Make
VFR's healthy caramel dip
(double it!). It will make 1 cup. Spread ¾ of a cup on the bottom of the crust.
Clean out the food processor and add all chocolate filling ingredients to it. Pulse the soaked cashews, dates, coconut oil, and cacao until smooth. The mixture will be thick. Spread chocolate filling over the Caramel layer.
Heat remaining ¼ of a cup caramel dip in a water bath until warm and soft. Add to a piping bag with a small round tip and drizzle across the top of the pie.
Decorate Pie with pecans.
Whip coconut cream with an electric mixer. until thick and creamy. Add to a piping bag and pipe decorative whipped coconut cream around the pie.
Cool pie in fridge for at least an hour before slicing and serving.
Pie will keep covered in fridge for up to 5 days.

Recipe Notes

1.) If you don't have enough pecans for the crust you can easily substitute with different nuts. Walnuts, macadamia, and almonds will work well for it.2.) If you don't have a piping bag then add the warmed caramel to a Ziploc bag and cut off a small corner, and pipe it through the hole.

Looking for some more holiday recipes? Try these :)

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Jenn says
November 19, 2015 at 4:31 pm
Wow! This has layer after layer after layer of deliciousness!! I think I would have to have seconds of this beautiful pie!!
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Lauren says
November 19, 2015 at 7:53 pm
Holy Heck this sounds awesome. Pecan Pie is my FAVORITE and you added CHOCOLATE! PS your piping is lovely :)
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Tiffany @ A Kitchen Fable says
November 21, 2015 at 5:22 am
Sounds delicious! Love the pictures and your addition of caramel!
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Linda @ Veganosity says
November 21, 2015 at 6:08 pm
Six tries! That's tenacity at it's best. :) It looks like it was well worth the effort. Delicious!
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Vicky @ Avocdo Pesto says
November 21, 2015 at 6:19 pm
YUM! Love the sound of this and so sad that some of your pies this week were flops : (( Sounds like it was all worth it to get this one perfect though, and if your bf who normally can't stand vegan raw dishes loved this then it sounds like anyone would too!
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Sophia @veggies dont bite says
November 21, 2015 at 8:07 pm
Pie is pretty much the reason for the season...this one is so pretty and fancy too! Looks divine!
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Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
November 22, 2015 at 4:26 pm
When I first saw this on IG I was shocked that you said it was raw too, but holy cow this is a raw masterpiece!!! From the hidden caramel layer to the perfect coconut border this sounds so decadent! I'd say your many pie making trials definitely paid off :)
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Howie Fox says
November 22, 2015 at 9:15 pm
True! Whipped cream is a must, glad you didn't stop there, hahaha - love the looks of the pie. The ingredients are epic too :D
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Kristina says
November 22, 2015 at 10:38 pm
I was *JUST* telling my husband that I want to make a pecan pie this year, rather than pumpkin - cannot wait!
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The Vegan 8 says
November 22, 2015 at 10:42 pm
Vanessa, this is beautiful and amazing! I mean, seriously, pecan pie is my favorite all-time pie, really the only one I ever really liked and then adding chocolate just takes it over the top! I don't blame your hubby, I would eat most of it too! Awesome recipe!
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Gin says
November 23, 2015 at 4:44 pm
Ok, wow!! I think this is the most delicious-looking pie I've ever seen. The brownie layer...hold me back. I'm trying to come up with some awesome desserts to bring with me to a Thanksgiving meal, and these folks are _not_ used to raw vegan desserts. But the fact that your hubby loved it is all the endorsem*nt I need! This is coming with me. :)
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Audrey @ Unconventional Baker says
November 24, 2015 at 7:38 am
Oh, I know those sprees all too well :) Lovely pie, Vanessa! I'm a huge fan of raw, and a huge fan of every single ingredient you used -- this pie sounds absolutely perfect <3
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Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily says
November 30, 2015 at 3:18 am
Awwwwww Yeah!!! Now were talking'! Not to late to make this beauty!
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Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy says
December 02, 2015 at 11:08 pm
This pie looks like everything I'd crave all in one bite! I'm definitely hoping to make this soon!
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Jenna says
February 15, 2016 at 11:41 am
This was actually much easier to make than it looks and it tasted EVEN better! Thank you so much for this. It's after the holidays but I'm still enjoying this recipe hahahaha
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- Vanessa Croessmann says
  February 15, 2016 at 11:46 am
  Thanks Jenna, I'm happy you liked it! I can look intimidating at first but its actually simple :)
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