Description
Chocolate bourbon pecan pie blends Southern charm with rich, indulgent flavors. Pecans and bourbon create a luxurious dessert that celebrates classic American baking traditions you’ll savor to the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) chopped pecans
- 6 oz (170 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) light corn syrup
- ½ cup (113 g / 1 stick) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (60 ml) bourbon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F, establishing the optimal baking environment for a decadent dessert.
- Crust Foundation: Gently position the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, pressing carefully and piercing the base with a fork to prevent air bubbles.
- Pecan Transformation: Toast pecans in a dry skillet, stirring continuously until they release a rich, nutty aroma and develop a deep, golden color.
- Filling Fusion: Whisk eggs, sugars, melted butter, corn syrup, bourbon, vanilla, salt, and flour in a large mixing bowl until smooth and fully integrated.
- Chocolate Infusion: Melt chocolate using preferred method, allowing it to cool slightly before gently incorporating into the filling, creating a marbled texture.
- Assembly and Baking: Transfer the filling into the prepared crust, sprinkle toasted pecans across the surface, pressing them lightly into the mixture. Bake for 45-50 minutes, covering edges with foil if browning too quickly. The filling should set with a subtle wobble when gently shaken.
- Cooling and Serving: Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. The filling will firm and settle, creating an ideal texture. Serve as is or accompany with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent experience.
Notes
- Toast Pecans Perfectly: Dry-roast nuts on medium-low heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning and enhance their rich, nutty flavor profile.
- Control Chocolate Melting: Use double boiler method for smooth, even melting, avoiding direct heat to prevent scorching and maintain chocolate’s silky texture.
- Prevent Crust Soggy Bottom: Dock pie crust with fork and consider blind baking briefly to create a crisp foundation that resists filling’s moisture.
- Balance Bourbon Intensity: Adjust bourbon quantity based on personal preference, ensuring it complements rather than overwhelms the pie’s delicate flavor balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 484
- Sugar: 41 g
- Sodium: 157 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 104 mg