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Decadent Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie

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Make this showstopper dessert featuring rich dark chocolate, crunchy pecans, and Kentucky bourbon in a gooey filling. This recipe delivers a memorable, indulgent pie perfect for holidays.

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 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup Kentucky Bourbon
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, plus 1 cup whole pecans for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. 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 lightly beaten eggs. Add the corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, and bourbon. Mix until just combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry sugar mixture to the wet ingredients, whisking until the mixture is smooth. This prevents lumps.
  5. Stir in the chocolate chips and the 1 cup of chopped pecans.
  6. Pour the filling mixture evenly into the unbaked pie crust.
  7. Arrange the remaining 1 cup of whole pecans decoratively over the top of the filling.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes. The center should be mostly set but still slightly jiggly. If the crust edges brown too quickly, cover them loosely with aluminum foil after 30 minutes.
  9. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack for at least 3 hours before slicing. This cooling time allows the gooey filling to set properly.

Notes

  • For a richer chocolate flavor, substitute semi-sweet chips with dark chocolate chips.
  • If you prefer not to use alcohol, substitute the bourbon with 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee or extra corn syrup, reducing the corn syrup in the main recipe by 1 tablespoon.
  • To achieve a truly flaky crust, make sure your butter is very cold before preparing the dough.

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