My BFF Katie emailed me asking for a good pie recipe to make for her "Friendly Thanksgiving". They are celebrating on Monday and while I'm bummed I can't be there, I know they will love this pie! It's my go-to favorite for the holidays and my old roommate had me make it on a random non-holiday and it was just as good. Celebration or not, you never need a reason to make a good pie, especially if Bourbon is involved. It can easily be doubled to share with friends and family and is good even if made a day or two ahead.
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
1 (9 inch) deep dish frozen pie shell (Buy it and lie about how you made the crust)
1 cup white sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup unsalted butter
4 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup bourbon, plus more for drinking :)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon good salt
1/2-3/4 cup milk chocolate chips or just enough to barely cover the bottom of the crust
1 cup chopped pecans
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
In a small saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Cool slightly.
In a large bowl combine eggs, bourbon, vanilla, and salt. Mix well. Slowly pour sugar mixture into egg mixture, whisking constantly (It's what we call tempering the eggs. You don't want scrambled egg pecan pie). Stir in the pecans. Put the chocolate chips in the bottom of the crust. Pour mixture into pie shell that is on a foil or parchment lined sheet pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until set and golden. (Shake the pan to see if the middle jiggles...) May be served warm or chilled.
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