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Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie

This chocolate pecan pie with bourbon features a rich chocolate custard pie, filled with toasted pecans and a hint of Bourbon whisky. Made with simple ingredients and no corn syrup, this homemade pie is a must-make for you holiday table!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Cooling Time1 hour
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Servings: 8 people

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 oz unsweetened chocolate chopped
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp bourbon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup pecans toasted and chopped
  • 1 9" pie crust

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375° F and place a baking sheet on the center rack.
  • Stir butter and chocolate in heavy small saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat; cool 10 minutes.
  • Whisk sugar and eggs in medium bowl to blend.
  • Whisk in chocolate mixture, then bourbon, vanilla and salt. Stir in pecans (filling will be thick.)
  • Spoon filling into crust.
  • Place pie on baking sheet in oven. Bake until edges of filling puff and begin to crack and center is just set, about 55 minutes. Transfer pie to rack and cool completely. Serve with whipped cream

Notes

Important Recipe Tips

  1. Use Room Temperature Ingredients: For best results, ensure that your eggs, butter, and chocolate are at room temperature before mixing. This helps the ingredients combine smoothly, creating a velvety pie filling with an even texture. Melt the chocolate gently to avoid burning, which could affect the flavor.
  2. Don’t Overbake: Keep a close eye on the bake time—the pie should have a set edge with a slightly wobbly center. Overbaking can lead to a dry filling and a less desirable texture. Remember, the pie will continue to set as it cools on the wire rack, so pulling it out at the right time is crucial for that perfect crackly top and soft center.
  3. Cool for 1 Hour After Baking: Allowing the pie to rest for at least one hour is super important. There is still some baking going on (carry-over cooking), and the ingredients are settling in together. This resting period will give you a better texture and flavor in each slice of pie!

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 361IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

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