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Decadent Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie

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You will make this rich, gooey Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie for your next holiday gathering. This recipe balances dark chocolate, crunchy pecans, and warm bourbon in a flaky crust.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked homemade or store-bought pie crust
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup good quality bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped or chips
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Place your pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, and salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, whisk the eggs until they are lightly beaten. Add the corn syrup, melted butter, bourbon, and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry sugar mixture to the wet ingredients, whisking until the mixture is smooth.
  5. Stir in the chopped chocolate and the pecan halves until they are evenly distributed throughout the filling.
  6. Pour the filling carefully into the unbaked pie crust.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. The center should be mostly set but still have a slight jiggle when gently shaken. If the crust edges start to brown too quickly, cover them loosely with aluminum foil.
  8. Remove the pie from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool completely. The filling will continue to set as it cools.
  9. Once fully cooled, slice and serve this showstopper dessert.

Notes

  • For a Kentucky Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie flavor, use a bourbon with strong vanilla or caramel notes.
  • If you prefer a less boozy taste, reduce the bourbon to 2 tablespoons and substitute the remaining 2 tablespoons with water or milk.
  • Toasting your pecans lightly before adding them to the filling deepens their nutty flavor.
  • This pie is excellent served slightly warm or at room temperature.

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