Description
Bourbon-pecan pie with flaky lattice crust is a delightful dessert that marries the nutty richness of pecans with the warm, sweet notes of bourbon. This showstopper features a perfectly flaky crust that cradles a luscious filling, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether served at Thanksgiving or during a cozy dinner party, each slice promises to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups pecans, chopped
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup bourbon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup ice water
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough forms. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out half of the chilled dough on a floured surface to about a 12-inch circle and transfer to a pie pan.
- Make the filling: Whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, bourbon, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in chopped pecans and pour the filling into the prepared crust.
- Roll out remaining dough and cut into strips for the lattice top; weave over the filling.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 50 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Allow cooling completely before slicing and serving with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (128g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg