Bourbon-Pecan Pie with Flaky Lattice Crust
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavors of this Bourbon-pecan pie, featuring a delightful flaky lattice crust. Infused with warm bourbon and sweet caramelized pecans, this dessert creates an unforgettable experience for your taste buds. Perfect for festive gatherings or cozy family dinners, this show-stopping pie will leave everyone asking for seconds. Simple to make yet stunning in presentation, it’s sure to be the highlight of any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups pecans, chopped
- ½ cup bourbon
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- 6 tbsp ice water
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2. Prepare the crust by mixing flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until a dough forms. Chill for at least 1 hour.
- 3. For the filling, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, bourbon, melted butter, and salt until smooth. Stir in pecans.
- 4. Roll out half of the chilled dough for the bottom crust and transfer it to a pie dish. Pour in the filling.
- 5. Roll out the remaining dough and create a lattice top over the filling.
- 6. Bake for about 50 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: - Customize your pie by adding chocolate chips or using different nuts like walnuts. - Store leftovers tightly covered in the fridge for up to four days or freeze for three months.