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This chocolate bourbon pecan pie is sweetened with honey, molasses, and chocolate chips for a delicious twist on the Southern classic. (No corn syrup!)
I worked at Cracker Barrel all through college, and each fall they’d bring out their pie line-up.
It was a big deal.
There was apple pie, apple streusel pie, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and of course– chocolate pecan pie.
There was a lot of pie.
And of course, without fail, each year I’d sample a little bit of pie to see which ones were my favorites.
And there was one pie that most definitely was NOT my favorite.
It’s going to surprise you– are you ready?
I do not like their chocolate pecan pie. It takes an already excessively sweet pie, and makes it even sweeter.
No thank you!
But then I tasted my mother-in-laws’ naturally-sweetened pecan pie, and after playing with the recipe a little bit (to make it a bourbon pecan pie)– I started thinking about that extra sweet pie from Cracker Barrel.
And I decided that chocolate and pecans really do taste fabulous together.
This chocolate bourbon pecan pie is inspired by that fall pie from Cracker Barrel, but is a slightly less sweet version of the Southern classic.
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie without Corn Syrup
One reason that this pie is a little less sweet than the classic Southern pie is that it uses molasses instead of corn syrup.
Don’t have molasses in your pantry? You can buy molasses online.
If you need help finding molasses in your local grocery store, or have questions about molasses, check out my other bourbon pecan pie recipe for tips.
Does it Matter What Kind of Chocolate Chips I Use?
I used semi-sweet chocolate chips, but if you prefer milk chocolate or bittersweet chocolate chips– go for it.
Avoid using white chocolate chips, mint chocolate chips, or any other non-traditional chocolate chips in this recipe.
There are too many other strong flavors in this pie.
Does it Matter What Kind of Bourbon I Use in this Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie?
Nope.
I like to use Maker’s Mark because the flavor stands out really well after baking, but I also like baking with Trader Joe’s brand bourbon.
Avoid swapping the bourbon for any type of flavored whiskey.
Should I serve this with Ice Cream or Whipped Cream?
Either! Both!
Normally, I skip toppings for pecan pie, or stick to whipped cream only, but since this chocolate bourbon pecan pie is a little less sweet than standard pecan pie– a little scoop of ice cream is just perfect.
After you make your pie, leave a comment to let me know that you tried it!
Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup bourbon See Recipe Notes
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup molasses
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 9″ pie dough
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- In a small bowl, add the pecans and bourbon. Set aside.
- Use an electric mixer to mix together honey, molasses, butter, and lemon juice.
Alternately, whisk vigorously with a whisk. - Add the eggs, and beat until the batter is smooth. Add the bourbon and pecans, and stir with a spoon to incorporate. Add the chocolate chips and stir again.
- Pour the pecan mixture inside the pie dough. Bake 10 minutes at 450°F, then lower temperature to 350°F. Bake another 25-30 minutes.
- Pie is ready when the filling has set, but the center still wobbles slightly.
- Allow pie to cool at least 1 hour before serving.
- Make Ahead (Refrigerator): Pie will keep in the fridge for 4-5 days (although the crust will soften the longer it sits).Make Ahead (Freezer): Allow cooked pie to cool completely. Wrap it tightly and freeze. Use within 2 months.To reheat, preheat your oven to 350ºF. Cook for 15-20 minutes until warmed through. Allow pie to come to room temperature before serving.
Looks so delicious! I love pecan pie and the addition of Bourbon sounds amazing ♥
Aw thank you!
Looks amazing!
Yep! Pie definitely is a big deal, especially when it involves chocolate, bourbon AND pecans! I’d have a hard time stopping at just one slice 🙂 Love that you made it not so sweet – just what I like!
Bring on the pie! I love the idea of this chocolate pie and the directions to make it boozier just made me smile. My in-laws are visiting this week and would love this pie. Thanks!
You are the queen of pecan pie! I 100% love the pecan-chocolate combo so this is right up my alley! And topped with ice cream? Yes please!