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Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie Tart

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  • Author: Molly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes (plus cooling time)
  • Total Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes (plus cooling time)
  • Yield: 1, 9" tart 1x
  • Category: Bars & One Tin Bakes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Dessert

Description

Pecan pie filling layered on top of a chewy graham cracker crust then drizzled with a bourbon-infused chocolate ganache. Gooey, decadent, and super simple to make. The most delicious take on pecan pie!


Ingredients

Scale

For the graham cracker crust:

  • 180 gm (1 1/2 cups, spoon and leveled) graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full graham cracker sheets)
  • 50 gm (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
  • 84 gm (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted

For the pecan pie filling:

  • 120 gm (1/2 cup packed) light brown sugar
  • 16 gm (2 tablespoons) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 180 gm (3/4 cup) light corn syrup
  • 56 gm (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 187 gm (1 2/3 cups) pecan halves, roughly chopped

For the chocolate bourbon ganache:

  • 113 gm (4 oz) dark chocolate, finely chopped (I use 70% chocolate)
  • 80 gm (1/3 cup) heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons bourbon

Instructions

For the graham cracker crust:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9″ springform pan with nonstick spray and line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until fragrant and the edges of the crust just begin to brown. Set aside while you prepare your pecan filling.

For the pecan pie filling:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, flour, kosher salt and cinnamon. Add the corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla, whisking until fully combined. Fold in the chopped pecans, stirring until all pecans are evenly coated.
  • Pour the pecan mixture over the graham cracker crust. Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes, until the filling is set. Allow to cool completely before removing from the pan and drizzling with the chocolate bourbon ganache. 

For the chocolate bourbon ganache:

  • Place the chopped chocolate in a medium-sized heatproof bowl. Place the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit undisturbed for 2 minutes. After the 2 minutes has elapsed, whisk vigorously until a smooth ganache forms. Stir in the bourbon.
  • Drizzle the ganache over the cooled pecan tart. Allow to set (or don’t!) before cutting into slices and serving. 

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.