Best 7 Favorite Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Tart Recipes

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Introducing a delectable treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate, bourbon, and pecans - the "favorite chocolate bourbon pecan tart". This indulgent dessert is a symphony of textures, with a creamy chocolate filling nestled in a crisp, buttery crust, topped with crunchy pecans and a hint of bourbon that adds depth and complexity to each bite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or new to the kitchen, this step-by-step guide will lead you through the process of creating this irresistible tart that is sure to become a favorite among your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FAVORITE CHOCOLATE-BOURBON PECAN TART



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I grew up in Louisiana where, as in most of the South, pecan pie is a staple. This tart variation is extra good because it includes chocolate. I decided to up the decadence even more by adding bourbon and drizzling some caramel on top. -Amber Needham, San Antonio, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons bourbon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecan halves, toasted
1/4 cup hot caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 12-in. circle. Press onto bottom and up sides of an ungreased 11-in. tart pan with removable bottom. Sprinkle with chocolate chips., Beat eggs, corn syrup, sugar, butter, bourbon and salt. Stir in pecans. Pour over chocolate chips. Bake until center is just set and crust is golden brown, 30-35 minutes. , Cool on a wire rack. Cut into slices. Serve with caramel topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOCOLATE-PECAN TART



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This is an elegant spin on classic pecan pie. A sprinkle of bourbon on the hot pie adds to the rich taste.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 store-bought refrigerated pie crust (not in a pie plate)
2 large eggs
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
4 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 2 teaspoons, chilled and cut into small pieces
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
1 1/3 cups pecan halves
1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in center. On a lightly floured surface, roll out pie dough to a 12-inch round, about 1/8 inch thick. Wrap dough around rolling pin, and unwrap over a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Press dough into bottom and up sides of pan; trim edge of dough.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, light corn syrup, 4 teaspoons melted butter, and the vanilla. Scatter chocolate evenly over tart shell. Pour filling over chocolate. Arrange pecans on top, as desired. Dot with 2 teaspoons chilled butter.
  • Place tart pan on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until filling is set, 45 to 60 minutes. If pecans are browning too quickly, tent pan with foil. Remove from oven; while still hot, drizzle with bourbon, if desired. Let tart cool completely before serving.

PECAN AND CHOCOLATE TART WITH BOURBON WHIPPED CRèME FRAîCHE



Pecan and Chocolate Tart with Bourbon Whipped Crème Fraîche image

Provided by Suzanne Goin

Categories     Bourbon     Milk/Cream     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Pecan     Fall     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 Pâte Sucrée disk
All-purpose flour (for dusting)
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans plus
1 1/2-2 cups pecan halves
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 large eggs
4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup crème fraîche
2 teaspoons bourbon
Special Equipment
An 11"-diameter fluted tart pan with a removable bottom

Steps:

  • Roll out Pâte Sucrée disk on a lightly floured work surface to a 1/8"-thick round, dusting with flour as necessary to prevent sticking. Transfer crust to tart pan; press onto bottom and up sides of pan. Trim dough flush with edge of pan. Chill for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F. Spread out chopped pecans in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and toast, stirring once or twice, until lightly browned and aromatic, 8-10 minutes.
  • Place butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Cook, swirling pan a few times, until butter browns and smells nutty, about 5 minutes. Discard vanilla bean.
  • Whisk sugar, both corn syrups, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk in warm brown butter, then eggs; whisk to blend. Spread chopped pecans in an even layer over prepared tart shell. Scatter chocolate over. Place pecan halves in concentric circles over chopped pecans and chocolate. Pour filling slowly and evenly over nuts.
  • Bake tart until filling is just set in center, 45-50 minutes.
  • Transfer tart to a wire rack; let cool for at least 30 minutes. DO AHEAD: Tart can be made 8 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.
  • Beat cream, crème fraîche, and bourbon until soft peaks form. DO AHEAD: Bourbon whipped crème fraîche can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Rewhisk before serving.
  • Remove pan sides. Cut tart into wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature with bourbon whipped crème fraîche.

BOURBON CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE



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This is a decadent recipe in high demand by family and friends. Don't anticipate leftovers. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Provided by LOlson

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup pecan halves
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup bourbon
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup dark chocolate chips
⅓ cup milk chocolate chips
⅓ cup white chocolate chips
1 pastry for a 9-inch pie crust
2 teaspoons milk, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spread pecan halves on a baking sheet.
  • Toast pecans in the preheating oven, stirring occasionally, until golden and fragrant, 6 to 10 minutes. Chop coarsely.
  • Whisk corn syrup, sugar, eggs, melted butter, bourbon, and salt together in a large bowl. Stir pecans, dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, and white chocolate chips into the filling.
  • Line a 9-inch fluted glass pie plate with pie crust. Brush milk over crust.
  • Bake pie crust in the preheated oven until hot to the touch, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour filling into the hot crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are firm and center is mostly set, about 45 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack; cool for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630 calories, Carbohydrate 82 g, Cholesterol 88.9 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 336.2 mg, Sugar 44.6 g

CHOCOLATE BOURBON PECAN PIE



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Kentucky bourbon gives a kick to this Southern classic.

Provided by ANITAL

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (9 inch) pie shell
1 cup white sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
½ cup butter
4 eggs, beaten
¼ cup bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees F).
  • In a small saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup, and butter or margarine. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until butter or margarine 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. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans. Pour mixture into pie shell.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until set and golden. May be served warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.3 calories, Carbohydrate 79.9 g, Cholesterol 123.5 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 319.5 mg, Sugar 49 g

BOURBON CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE



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When my fiance first made this chocolate bourbon pecan pie for me, I declared it to be the best pie ever! Creamy chocolate combines with crunchy nuts in a great, gooey filling. We can't get enough of this recipe inspired by Kentucky Derby bourbon chocolate pecan pie. -Tanya Taylor, Cary, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
3 to 5 tablespoons ice water
FILLING:
3 large eggs
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/4 cup bourbon
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups pecan halves, divided
3/4 cup 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips, divided

Steps:

  • Combine flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Flatten into a disk. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate until easy to handle, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 325°. On a floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge., Beat first seven filling ingredients until blended. Stir in 1 cup pecans and 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Pour filling into crust; sprinkle with remaining pecans and chocolate chips. Bake until crust is golden brown and filling is puffed, 50-60 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 676 calories, Fat 35g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 490mg sodium, Carbohydrate 89g carbohydrate (70g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BOURBON PECAN TARTS



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Provided by Scott Peacock

Categories     Bourbon     Mixer     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Kentucky Derby     Pecan     Chill     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 (or 9) servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

For cookie crust
4 sticks unsalted butter, diced
4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
For cookie crust
3 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons bourbon
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 cups pecan halves
Equipment: a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment; 9 (4 1/2-inch) fluted tart pans with removable bottoms

Steps:

  • Make crust:
  • Put a baking sheet on middle rack of oven and preheat to 375°F. Mix crust ingredients in mixer at low speed until a dough forms, 5 to 7 minutes. Press 1/3 cup dough onto bottom and up side of each tart pan, making sides slightly thicker. Chill.
  • Make filling:
  • Whisk together eggs, sugar, butter, corn syrups, bourbon, vanilla, and salt.
  • Divide pecans among tarts, then add filling. Bake on hot baking sheet in oven until filling is just set and crust is golden-brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool on racks completely before removing sides of pans.

Tips:

  • Use good quality dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
  • Toast the pecans in the oven to enhance their flavor.
  • Use a well-greased tart pan to prevent the tart from sticking.
  • Prick the bottom of the tart shell with a fork to prevent it from bubbling up.
  • Bake the tart until the filling is just set and the crust is golden brown.
  • Let the tart cool completely before serving.

Conclusion:

This chocolate bourbon pecan tart is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The rich chocolate filling is perfectly complemented by the crunchy pecans and the hint of bourbon. The tart is easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great option for parties or potlucks. Whether you are a fan of chocolate, bourbon, or pecans, you are sure to love this tart.

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