Description
Ina Garten’s bourbon chocolate pecan pie blends rich chocolate with toasted pecans in a buttery crust. Silky chocolate and smooth bourbon elevate this classic Southern dessert, promising an indulgent slice of pure comfort for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) store-bought frozen pie crust
- 2 extra-large eggs
- 1 cup whole pecans, large-diced
- 1¼ cups semisweet chocolate chips, such as Nestlé’s
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 8 tbsps (1 stick or 113 grams) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2½ tbsps good bourbon, such as Maker’s Mark
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Kosher salt
- Good vanilla ice cream, such as Häagen-Dazs, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Preparation: Position the oven rack centrally and warm to 350°F (175°C), creating an ideal baking environment for the pie.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Thoroughly combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, and salt in a mixing bowl, ensuring a uniform dry base for the filling.
- Liquid Component Blending: Whisk together melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and bourbon until the mixture becomes smooth and fully integrated, developing a rich flavor profile.
- Filling Composition: Gently fold the wet and dry mixtures, incorporating chocolate chips and pecans to distribute evenly throughout the filling, creating a luxurious texture.
- Crust Positioning: Carefully lay the pie crust on a parchment-lined sheet pan, crimping the edges with a fork to create an elegant decorative border and secure seal.
- Baking Process: Pour the filling into the prepared crust, smoothing the surface to ensure consistent baking and an attractive final appearance.
- Oven Transformation: Bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and a center that sets similarly to the edges, indicating perfect doneness.
- Cooling and Serving: Transfer the pie to a wire rack, allowing complete cooling before slicing and pairing with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert experience.
Notes
- Bourbon Selection: Choose a high-quality bourbon with rich, smooth flavor to enhance the pie’s depth and complexity.
- Chocolate Chip Tips: Use dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips for a deeper, more intense chocolate experience that complements the bourbon’s warmth.
- Pecan Precision: Toast pecans lightly before chopping to unlock their nutty flavor and add an extra layer of complexity to the pie.
- Crust Care: Pre-bake the pie crust for 10 minutes to prevent a soggy bottom and ensure a crisp, flaky texture throughout the dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 496
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg