Description
Indulgent chocolate bourbon pecan pie brings Southern charm to dessert tables with rich, complex flavors. Warm spices and smooth bourbon meld perfectly, creating an irresistible slice you’ll savor down to the last crumbly, nutty bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 6 ounces (170 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
Sweeteners and Syrups:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
Flavor Enhancers and Crust:
- ¼ cup bourbon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary canvas by heating the oven to a precise 350°F, creating the ideal environment for a decadent dessert transformation.
- Carefully drape the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, using gentle fingers to ease it into place. Delicately puncture the base with a fork to prevent unsightly air pockets from forming during baking.
- Awaken the pecans’ hidden flavors by gently toasting them in a dry skillet. Stir frequently, allowing the nuts to release their rich, aromatic essence until they emit a warm, nutty fragrance.
- Craft the luxurious filling by whisking together eggs, sugars, melted butter, corn syrup, bourbon, vanilla, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl. Incorporate flour to provide structural integrity to the luscious mixture.
- Coax the chocolate into submission through careful melting, using either microwave or double boiler technique. Allow the molten chocolate to cool momentarily before gently folding it into the filling, creating a marbled landscape of sweet complexity.
- Lovingly pour the filling into the prepared crust, then artfully distribute the toasted pecans across the surface. Press the nuts slightly into the filling, ensuring they become integral to the pie’s architectural design.
- Slide the pie into the waiting oven, allowing it to bake for 45-50 minutes. Watch carefully, shielding the delicate edges with aluminum foil if they threaten to darken too quickly. The filling should set with a confident jiggle, signaling its readiness.
- Rescue the pie from the oven’s embrace and allow it to cool completely. As it rests, the filling will firm and settle, creating a perfect texture. Present this masterpiece simply, or elevate it with a cloud of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Toasting pecans amplifies their natural nutty flavor, creating a deeper, more complex taste profile in the pie.
- Melting chocolate slowly prevents burning and ensures a smooth, glossy texture when incorporated into the filling.
- Using bourbon adds a sophisticated depth of flavor, but can be substituted with vanilla extract for a non-alcoholic version.
- Covering pie edges with aluminum foil prevents over-browning and helps achieve a perfectly golden crust without burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg