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Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie: Your Decadent Holiday Showstopper

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Make this rich Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie for your next gathering. This recipe delivers a gooey, irresistible filling packed with dark chocolate, crunchy pecans, and warm Kentucky bourbon inside a flaky crust. It is the perfect Southern comfort food dessert for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust (flaky crust recommended)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup Kentucky bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped or chips
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place your unbaked pie crust into 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, whisk the eggs lightly. Add the corn syrup, melted butter, bourbon, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry sugar mixture to the wet ingredients, whisking until the mixture is smooth.
  5. Stir in the chopped chocolate and the pecan halves until they are evenly distributed throughout the filling.
  6. Pour the filling mixture carefully into the unbaked pie crust.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. The pie is done when the edges are set, and the center has a slight jiggle (it will firm up as it cools). If the crust edges brown too quickly, cover them loosely with foil halfway through baking.
  8. Remove the pie from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool completely, about 3 to 4 hours, before slicing. This cooling time is crucial for the gooey texture to set properly.

Notes

  • For a deeper chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips or finely chop a high-quality dark chocolate bar.
  • If you prefer less alcohol flavor, reduce the bourbon to 3 tablespoons and replace the missing liquid with 1 tablespoon of water or extra corn syrup.
  • Toasting the pecans lightly before adding them to the filling deepens their nutty flavor.
  • Serve this pie slightly warm or at room temperature for the best gooey texture.

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