Bourbon And Chocolate Pecan Pie

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence

Show: Food 911Episode: Southern Roots

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (40)

Cook Time:
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Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

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Ingredients

Pie Pastry:

1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/4 cup finely ground pecans
1 tablespoon sugar
Pinch salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small chunks
2 tablespoons ice water, plus more if needed

Filling:

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup dark corn syrup or sugar cane syrup (such as Steen's)
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons bourbon
1/4 teaspoon salt
11/2 cups pecan halves

Directions

To make the pastry: combine the flour, ground pecans, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the butter and mix with a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pour in the ice water and work it in to bind the dough until it holds together without being too wet or sticky. Squeeze a small amount together, if it is crumbly, add more ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle. Carefully roll the dough up onto the pin (this may take a little practice) and lay it inside a 9-inch pie pan. Press the dough into the pan so it fits tightly and trim the excess around the rim. Place the pie pan on a sturdy cookie sheet so it will be easy to move in and out of the oven.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

To make the filling: melt the butter and chocolate in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, remove from heat and let cool. Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl until frothy and then blend in the sugar. Stir in the syrup, vanilla, bourbon, salt, and the melted butter mixture until well blended.

Arrange the pecans on the bottom of the pie crust and carefully pour the egg mixture over them. Bake until the filling is set and slightly puffed, about 45 minutes. Test for doneness by sticking a thin knife in the center of the pie, if it comes out pretty clean, you're good to go. Transfer the pie to rack and cool completely before cutting.

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Comments & Reviews

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Chip Boerne, TX 12-25-2009
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As good as it sounds!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Just served it to a large gathering, and got rave reviews from all! I loved it as well.
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alyssa norfolk, VA 12-10-2009
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This is the best pie ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I always love Tyler's recipes, but this one has got to be the best! I've never made pie crust and this was so simple and... turned out so good! You can really taste the bourbon too! My husband hates pecan pie, but LOVED this one! Thank you,Tyler!!!!!!!!Read more
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THOMAS Alpharetta, GA 12-07-2009
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Amazing and easy.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Wow, this pie is unbelievable. I followed the recipe exactly and was rewarded. The flavor seemed perfectly balanced between... the chocolate and bourbon. The bourbon (I used Woodford Reserve) added tons of flavor without making the pie taste "boozy". The crust came together very nicely. No headaches, and placing in the refrigerator for 30 minutes made rolling a snap. I made it for the first time this weekend, and I will certainly be making it again very soon. Everyone that has tried it, loves it. Serving size says 6 to 8, but that is generous. This is very rich pie so a little goes a very long way. Read more
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Beth Ballwin, MO 12-07-2009
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An absolute favorite!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is so decadent and easy to make. If you can handle the pie crust, everything else is fast and easy. Well worth it to... make the crust. But I have made it with the pillsbury refrigerated crust and it was good too. Serve it with homemade bourbon whipped cream! This is my husband's and father's favorite pie!Read more
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Doctor Weston, FL 11-18-2009
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A BIG HIT ! ! !
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Bourbon and pecan pie...hmmm...chocolate? WOW ! I get requests for this constantly. What ever you do, make sure you don't... add more alcohol than what is called for as the flavor is very overpowering. Easy to make, fun to serve at parties, a real crowd pleaser. Tyler makes some of the best recipes I have tried at home, this one is in my top five for certain.Read more
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Yvette Hialeah, FL 10-12-2009
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AMAZING!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My family and I are not pecan pie lovers. We find pecan pies too sweet for our liking BUT... this version is awesome! When... anyone mentions chocolate in a recipe I will definitely try it and this one surpassed my expectations. The pie crust was the best I've ever tried making. This is a keeper! Read more