Description
Bobby Flay’s Pecan Pie delivers Southern charm with a culinary twist. Rich maple-bourbon notes and buttery pecans create an irresistible dessert that elevates classic comfort into a gourmet experience you’ll savor slice by slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (9-inch) prepared pie crust
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- ¾ cup pecans, chopped
Liquids and Sweeteners:
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasonings:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to a toasty 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius), ensuring optimal baking temperature.
- Immerse the chopped pecans in bourbon, allowing them to luxuriate and absorb the rich, spirited essence for a minimum of 15 minutes.
- Craft the decadent filling by vigorously blending melted butter, granulated sugar, and eggs until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate maple syrup, pure vanilla extract, and a delicate touch of salt into the creamy mixture, stirring until harmoniously combined.
- Gently fold chocolate chips throughout the filling, creating pockets of molten chocolate that will surprise and delight with each slice.
- Transfer the luscious filling into the prepared pie crust, creating an even layer that promises indulgent texture.
- Artfully scatter the bourbon-infused pecans across the surface, ensuring an elegant distribution of nutty crunch.
- Slide the pie into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for approximately 45 minutes until the filling sets and the crust transforms into a golden-brown masterpiece.
- Monitor the pie periodically to prevent excessive browning, rotating if necessary for uniform coloration.
- Extract the pie from the oven and allow it to rest for 30 minutes, permitting the filling to stabilize and develop a perfect, smooth consistency before slicing.
Notes
- Savor every bite by choosing premium, unbroken pecans with a rich, buttery aroma from local farmers markets or specialty stores.
- Whisk ingredients delicately to prevent air bubbles, creating a silky-smooth filling that melts in your mouth.
- Allow the pie to rest at room temperature, giving the filling time to set and develop deeper, more complex flavors.
- Customize sweetness levels by experimenting with different chocolate chip varieties or blending maple syrup with lighter alternatives for a personalized dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg