Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Torte Recipe
Make Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Torte Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- 3
Add Butter
Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 4
Form the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust.
- 5
Bake the Crust
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 6
Melt the Chocolate
In a heatproof bowl, combine the chopped dark chocolate and heavy cream. Place over a pot of simmering water and stir until melted and smooth.
- 7
Beat Eggs and Sugar
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until frothy and pale.
- 8
Combine Mixtures
Slowly pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to prevent curdling.
- 9
Add Flavorings
Stir in the vanilla extract and bourbon until well combined.
- 10
Add Pecans
Fold in the chopped pecans gently.
- 11
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 12
Bake the Torte
Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- 13
Cool the Torte
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
