1 cup chopped Hawaiian Vintage Chocolate

5 whole eggs

1 cup & 1 Tbs. sugar, in all

1 & 1/2 cup light karo syrup

1 T. molasses

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 Tbs. & 1 tsp. vanilla, in all

2 cups roasted pecan pieces

1 cup melted chocolate

1/3 cup heavy cream

 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lay the chocolate pieces on the bottom of the pie shell. In a mixing bowl, whisk the whole eggs, 1 cup sugar, light karo syrup, molasses, cinnamon and 1 tablespoon vanilla together. Whisk until incorporated. Pour the mixture over the chocolate pieces. Top the filling with the pecan pieces. Bake for 30-45 minutes or until the center is firm to the touch. For the ganache: In a double boiler, slightly heat the melted chocolate. Remove from the heat and whisk in the cream. Remove the pie from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature. Spread the ganache over the top of the pie and allow to set for 10 minutes under refrigeration. Garnish  the pie with whipped cream.