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Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie (Easy Jack Daniels Dessert Recipe)

This rich Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie combines dark chocolate, toasted pecans, and a splash of whiskey for a decadent holiday dessert that’s easy to make and perfect for Thanksgiving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 630 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 (10-inch) unbaked pie crust — homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup pecan halves (lightly toasted for extra flavor)
  • 1 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 large eggs, whisked
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ⅓ cup Gentleman Jack or any good bourbon (use less for milder flavor)

Optional Garnish

  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
  • A drizzle of melted chocolate or caramel

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven
    Set your oven to 350°F (180°C) and position a rack in the center. Place your pie crust into a 9–10" pie dish and crimp or flute the edges.
  • Make the syrup base
    In a medium saucepan, melt butter, sugar, vanilla, and corn syrup together over medium heat. Stir constantly until smooth and glossy — about 5 minutes.
    Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes (important, so the eggs don’t scramble later).
  • Mix in the filling
    In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Slowly pour in the warm (not hot) syrup mixture. Stir in bourbon, chocolate chips, and pecans.
    Pro tip: Arrange a few pecans neatly on top for a bakery-style look.
  • Bake
    Pour filling into the prepared pie crust. If you have a pie crust shield, place it over the edges to prevent burning.
    Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until the center is mostly set but still has a slight jiggle when shaken.
    (Place a baking sheet under your pie dish to catch any drips.)
  • Cool & Serve
    Let the pie cool completely on a rack — it will finish setting as it cools. Serve at room temperature or slightly warm, with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.