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Decadent Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Recipe

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Make this rich, gooey Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie, a showstopper holiday dessert that balances dark chocolate, toasted pecans, and warm bourbon in a flaky crust.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Place your pie crust in 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, combine the corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and bourbon. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry sugar mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  6. Pour half of the pecan halves into the bottom of the prepared pie crust. Pour the filling over the pecans.
  7. Arrange the remaining pecan halves decoratively on top of the filling.
  8. 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.
  9. Remove the pie from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool completely. This pie needs several hours to set properly, usually 4 hours or more.
  10. Slice and serve this irresistible pecan pie twist.

Notes

  • Toasting the pecans briefly in a dry skillet before using them deepens their flavor.
  • For a less boozy pie, reduce the bourbon to 2 tablespoons and substitute the remaining amount with water or milk.
  • If you do not have light corn syrup, you can substitute it with dark corn syrup, but the final color will be darker.
  • This pie is excellent served slightly warm or at room temperature.

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