Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Recipe

Front view of a single slice of bourbon pecan pie on a white plate.

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Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Recipe

One bite of this chocolate bourbon pecan pie and you'll be hooked! It's sweet, rich, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Plus, this pecan pie comes with an extra shot of Kentucky bourbon.

Prep Time15

Cook Time40

Total Time55

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Servings: slices

Calories: 574kcal

Author: Cassie Johnston

Ingredients

1 pie crust gluten-free pie crust works well, too
1 cup chopped pecans walnuts, or a combination of both
2 eggs room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cups all purpose flour gluten-free all-purpose flour works well, too
½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2-4 tablespoons bourbon optional
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped cream for serving

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Roll out the pie crust, and fit it to a 9-inch pie pan, crimping the edges. Place the crust in the fridge while you prepare the filling.
Toast the nuts in a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the nuts are fragrant and slightly toasted. Remove from the heat.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, and then add in the sugar and flour, and whisk until well-combined. Add in the pecans, butter, chocolate chips, bourbon, and vanilla extract. Whisk together.
Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust. Bake in preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool completely before serving topped with whipped cream.

Notes

You can chop the pecan halves or walnuts in a food processor to get even pieces.
For a prettier pie, press pecan halves in the top of the pie around the edge after it comes out of the oven.
Traditional Derby Pie® from Kern's Kitchen is made with only walnuts, but this Chocolate Nut Pie Recipe recipe works great with all pecans, all walnuts, or a combination of the two. I love making this pie with half pecans and half walnuts.
If you love the flavor of bourbon, use the full 4 tablespoons of bourbon. If you want just a hint of bourbon, you can use half that amount. This pie is also delicious without bourbon at all!

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