Chocolate Pecan Pie features a bourbon chocolate filling topped with toasted pecans. It’s the very best combination of classic pecan pie with rich chocolate chips. Plus, this homemade pie is easier to make than you may think – it couldn’t be more perfect for Thanksgiving!
What’s in this Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe
I love how the mix of pecans, chocolate chips, and bourbon balance each other out so perfectly in this Thanksgiving pie recipe!
- Pie Crust: You can use store-bought or my favorite homemade pie crust recipe!
- Pecan Halves: If you have any extra, toss them into some air fryer roasted vegetables for a wonderful Thanksgiving side dish.
- Eggs: I try to use free-range organic eggs when possible.
- Dark Brown Sugar: You can always make your own by combining 1 cup of white granulated sugar with 1 TBSP (or more) of molasses.
- Light Corn Syrup: This adds sweetness and that signature smooth consistency for the pie filling.
- Vanilla Extract: For the best flavor, consider using some homemade vanilla extract. It’s so easy to make!
- Kosher Salt: Just a little bit is all you need.
- Butter: It needs to be unsalted and melted.
- Bourbon: I added bourbon to the filling to cut the sweetness, but you can leave it out.
- Chocolate Chips: For the deepest, richest flavor, use bittersweet chocolate chips AND semisweet chocolate chips.
PRO TIP: Make sure to let the pie cool completely before serving. You don’t want it to be too hot to enjoy! Also, you want to give the pie enough room to settle and hold its shape.
Why is bourbon in chocolate pecan pie?
Bourbon is added to cut the sweetness of the chocolate pecan pie. It also compliments the deep chocolatey flavor perfectly. You can omit it and the pie will still be delicious, though!
Chocolate pecan pie is just like traditional pecan pie, but with the addition of chocolate chips and bourbon! It’s a rich, decadent pie that deserves a spot on your Thanksgiving dessert table.
Look at the center of the pie. It should barely jiggle when moved. Also, all of the filling should appear a little puffy.
Feel free to use a mix of your favorite chocolate chips, such as milk, dark, or white. I like bittersweet and semisweet to cut the sweetness of the filling.
How to Store
You’ll want to keep your chocolate pecan pie stored in the refrigerator if you have leftovers, or if you make it ahead of time. It will keep for 3-4 days if stored in an airtight container. You can also keep it right in the pie dish covered tightly with plastic wrap.
How to Freeze
You can freeze chocolate pecan pie the same way you would freeze pecan pie. Wrap the pie in plastic wrap (a few layers) and store it in the freezer to eat another time.
Serving Suggestions
There’s always room for another pie during the holidays. I think you can make a classic pecan pie, a pumpkin pie, an apple pie, a cherry pie, AND this chocolate bourbon pecan pie. Trust me, every pie will get eaten!
5-Star Review
“This was soooo friggin’ awesome. thank you for the recipe. I made a few minor changes, the most notable being the addition of maple syrup because I didn’t have quite enough corn syrup, but dayaaam!!! That was truly the best I’ve ever had.” – Gilda G.
Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch refrigerated pie crust 213 grams
- 1½ cup pecan halves 188 grams
- 3 large eggs 150 grams
- ½ cup dark brown sugar 107 grams
- ½ cup light corn syrup 156 grams
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3 grams
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 42 grams, melted
- 2 tablespoons bourbon 28 grams (SEE NOTE)
- ⅓ cup bittersweet chocolate chips 57 grams
- ⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips 57 grams
Recommended Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and set oven rack to middle position.
- Prepare the pie crust and place it in a pie pan. Refrigerate until ready to fill.1 9-inch refrigerated pie crust
- Spread the pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and toast the nuts (shaking them twice during toasting) until fragrant, 7-9 minutes.1½ cup pecan halves
- Remove and set the nuts aside until ready to use.
- In a large bowl, lightly whisk the eggs and add the brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, salt, melted butter, and bourbon until smooth.3 large eggs, ½ cup dark brown sugar, ½ cup light corn syrup, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons bourbon
- Mix in the chocolate chips and transfer the filling into the prepared pie shell.⅓ cup bittersweet chocolate chips, ⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- Arrange the pecan halves over the filling.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is a little puffy and the center barely jiggles.
- Transfer the pie to a cooling rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing.
- Serve with a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
- NOTE: I added bourbon to the filling to cut the sweetness, but you can leave it out.
- You can use homemade pie crust instead of store-bought.
- Feel free to use a mix of your favorite chocolate chips, such as milk, dark, or white. I like bittersweet and semisweet to cut the sweetness of the filling.
Nutrition Information
this was soooo friggin’ awesome. thank you for the recipe. I made a few minor changes, the most notable being the addition of maple syrup because I didn’t have quite enough corn syrup, but dayaaam!!! That was truly the best I’ve ever had.
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So inviting ! Thank you so much !
Thank you!