Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Recipe
Make Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.25 cups of granulated sugar, and 0.5 tsp of salt. Mix well.
- 2
Cut in Butter
Add 0.5 cups of unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add Ice Water
Gradually add 3 tablespoons of ice water, mixing until the dough holds together. Do not overwork the dough.
- 4
Chill the Dough
Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 5
Roll Out and Fit to Pie Plate
After chilling, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit your pie plate. Transfer the dough to the plate, trimming any excess overhang.
Filling Preparation
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 7
Melt Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 0.5 cups of dark chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- 8
Mix Filling Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together 0.75 cups of granulated sugar, 0.5 cups of light corn syrup, 3 eggs, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, 2 tbs of bourbon, and 0.25 tsp of salt until well combined.
- 9
Combine with Chocolate
Add the melted chocolate to the filling mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
- 10
Add Pecans
Gently fold in 1 cup of pecan halves until evenly distributed.
Baking
- 11
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the pecan and chocolate filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- 12
Bake the Pie
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. A knife inserted in the center should come out clean.
- 13
Cool and Serve
Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing. Serve at room temperature or slightly warm.