brown butter pecan pie recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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Brown Butter Pecan Pie Recipe

Inspired by Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
Time2h
Serves8

with dark chocolate sauce drizzle

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Ingredients

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Pie Crust

Filling

Dark Chocolate Sauce

Method

Pie Crust Preparation

  1. 1

    Make the Pie Crust

    In a medium bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in ice water until the dough comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Roll Out the Dough

    On a floured surface, roll out the dough to fit your pie dish. Place the crust in the dish, trim the edges, and prick the bottom with a fork. Chill for another 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Pre-Bake the Crust

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the crust for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside.

Filling Preparation

  1. 4

    Brown the Butter

    In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking until the butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  2. 5

    Mix the Filling

    In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir in the browned butter until well combined. Fold in the pecans.

  3. 6

    Bake the Pie

    Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie crust. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly puffed. Let cool completely.

Chocolate Sauce Preparation

  1. 7

    Make the Sauce

    In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until just simmering. Remove from heat and add the dark chocolate, stirring until melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve the Pie

    Slice the cooled pie and drizzle with dark chocolate sauce before serving. Enjoy!

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