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This dark chocolate bourbon pecan pie is THE BEST dessert to serve during the holidays. Made with flaky pie crust and caramel pecan filling dotted with rich dark chocolate chunks.

Why You'll Love This Boozy Holiday Pie!

So friends, I already thought I discovered the ultimate pie recipe for fall when I baked a pumpkin pie with a gingersnap cookie crust (here's the link if you're craving a twist on a classic pumpkin pie)... but now I may have a new personal favorite after tasting this decadent pecan pie!

I haven't been a big fan of pecan pies that I had tried in the past, they were always too boozy and just not my thing. Oddly enough, my boyfriend and I split a slice of homemade chocolate bourbon pecan pie at a quaint little restaurant at the beach last summer, and it was AMAZING. Ever since we tried their homemade pie, I knew I needed to make my own so we could enjoy it back home.

What I love about this recipe in particular is that it's the perfect balance of everything you want: not too sweet, just enough chocolate and not drowned in bourbon.

Made with Crunchy Pecans and Dark Chocolate

I like to use chopped pecans for the pie filling and save any whole pecans for the top layer to create an elegant, tidy look. Fresh pecans have the best flavor, but frozen pecans are just fine too! I typically store my nuts in the freezer to lengthen their shelf life.

For the chocolate, make sure you choose high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. I always look for chocolate bars or chocolate chips with a high cocoa percentage as this is an easy indicator of the quality. Another tip is to choose chocolate that does not list sugar as the first ingredient. Head over to this Instagram post to see some of my favorite chocolate brands.

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How To Make Dark Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie:

You can whip up this recipe in no time! First, grab your homemade or store-bought pie crust and press it into a pie dish. Use a fork to poke a few holes in the bottom of the crust.

Next, add the filling ingredients to a medium mixing bowl. Start with the eggs, light corn syrup, brown sugar and vanilla extract. Mix the ingredients together and then add in the melted butter, bourbon, pecans, chocolate chunks and salt. Stir to combine.

Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and bake uncovered. Towards the end, you may cover the pie with foil to prevent the crust from getting too brown. Once baked, allow the pie to rest until room temperature and then place in the fridge to cool completely. Enjoy on its own or serve with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Everything You'll Need

Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie:

Pie Crust
Eggs
Light Corn Syrup
Brown Sugar
Vanilla Extract
Melted Butter
Bourbon
Pecans
Dark Chocolate Chunks
Salt

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Need to make a substitution?

No Bourbon?

Feel free to leave out the alcohol if desired. This pie is still delicious without any bourbon.

No Dark Chocolate?

If you don't have or don't care for dark chocolate, I recommend a high-quality semi-sweet chocolate in this recipe.

Chocolate Chips, Chunks or Bars?

All of the above will work in this pie. I like to use chocolate chunks since they are a smidge bigger than chips. You can also use a sharp knife to chop a chocolate bar into small pieces to incorporate into the pie filling.

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