Description
Ina Garten’s bourbon chocolate pecan pie merges rich chocolate with classic pecan pie flavors, creating a luxurious dessert that elevates holiday baking. Kentucky bourbon adds depth and warmth, making each slice a memorable indulgence you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 extra-large eggs
- 1 cup whole pecans, large-diced
- 1¼ cups semisweet chocolate chips, such as Nestlé’s
- 1 (9-inch) store-bought frozen pie crust
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- ½ cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2½ tablespoons good bourbon, such as Maker’s Mark
Dry Ingredients and Others:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- Kosher salt
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
Serving Suggestion:
- Good vanilla ice cream, such as Häagen-Dazs, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (175°C), strategically positioning the rack in the central zone for optimal heat distribution.
- In a medium-sized mixing vessel, thoroughly blend the brown sugar, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and precisely measured salt until uniformly combined.
- Create a separate mixture by vigorously whisking the liquefied butter, fresh eggs, aromatic vanilla extract, and robust bourbon until smooth and integrated.
- Merge the wet and dry compositions, gently folding with a flexible rubber spatula to ensure complete incorporation, then tenderly introduce the chocolate chips and finely chopped pecans throughout the mixture.
- Carefully drape the pie crust over a parchment-lined sheet pan, artfully crimping the periphery using a flour-dusted fork to craft an elegant, textured border.
- Delicately transfer the prepared filling into the pie crust, meticulously smoothing the surface to guarantee uniform baking and an aesthetically pleasing finish.
- Position the pie in the center of the oven, allowing it to bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the surface achieves a golden-brown hue and the center demonstrates a consistency comparable to the edges.
- Remove from the oven and carefully transition the pie to a wire cooling rack, permitting complete temperature reduction before slicing into wedges and accompanying with a generous scoop of premium vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Cooling transforms texture: Patience during the cooling process allows the pie filling to set perfectly, ensuring each slice holds its shape with a clean, elegant cut.
- Foil shield preserves crust: Strategically placing aluminum foil on the pie’s edges prevents over-browning, maintaining a golden, appetizing appearance throughout baking.
- Gentle mixing matters: Combine ingredients with a light touch, stopping just as elements blend. Excessive stirring can doom your pie to a dense, heavy filling instead of the desired light, gooey consistency.
- Pecan precision counts: Uniform dicing creates a consistent texture, ensuring every bite delivers the same delightful crunch and even baking throughout the entire pie.
- Temperature technique works magic: Bringing ingredients to room temperature before mixing helps create a smooth, harmonious filling that blends seamlessly and bakes to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 8 servings)
- Calories: 647
- Sugar: 53g
- Sodium: 228mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 124mg