Decadent Triple Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
A rich and indulgent pecan pie featuring layers of bittersweet and semisweet chocolate, enhanced with bourbon for a subtle warmth and depth of flavor. This easy homemade dessert balances gooey, nutty, and fudgy textures with a perfect sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes plus 2 hours cooling
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade, buttery recommended)
- 1 cup pecan halves, toasted lightly
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chunks
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
- 2 tbsp bourbon whiskey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and gently press into place. Prick bottom lightly with a fork if using store-bought crust.
- Toast pecans on a baking sheet in the oven for about 8 minutes until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, corn syrup, granulated sugar, melted butter, cocoa powder, bourbon, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and combined (2-3 minutes).
- Fold in semisweet chocolate chips and bittersweet chocolate chunks carefully to distribute evenly without melting completely.
- Spread toasted pecans evenly over the pie crust. Pour filling mixture gently over pecans, keeping them mostly in place.
- Bake on middle rack for 50–60 minutes until filling is set but still slightly wobbly in the center. Check at 50 minutes and cover edges with foil if browning too fast.
- Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours to let filling firm up.
- Optional: Chill pie in refrigerator for 1 hour after cooling to enhance bourbon flavor and improve slicing.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for smooth custard. Toast pecans carefully to avoid bitterness. Avoid overmixing filling to keep it dense and fudgy. Watch baking time closely and use wobble test to prevent cracking. Let pie cool completely before slicing. For gluten-free, use gluten-free crust and certified ingredients. Dairy-free options include substituting butter with coconut oil and dairy-free chocolate chips. Non-alcoholic version can use vanilla extract and maple syrup instead of bourbon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30
- Fat: 28
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Protein: 5
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