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Bourbon Chocolate Walnut Pie Recipe

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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings

Description

This Bourbon Chocolate Walnut Pie combines a flaky 9-inch pie crust with a rich, gooey filling made from butter, granulated sugar, dark corn syrup, eggs, bourbon, and vanilla extract. The pie is studded with crunchy walnuts and semi-sweet chocolate chips, delivering a perfect harmony of nutty and chocolate flavors with a boozy warmth. Baked to perfection with a golden crust and a slightly jiggly, yet firm filling, this dessert is ideal for holiday gatherings or any special occasion.

Ingredients

Pie Crust

  • 1 9-inch pie crust

Filling

  • 1/4 cup butter (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
  • 2 eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the pie crust.
  2. Prepare Pie Crust: Take your 9-inch pie crust and place it into a pie pan, pressing firmly against the sides. Flute the edges decoratively if desired.
  3. Blind Bake Setup: Line the pie crust with parchment paper and fill it with pie weights or dried beans to prevent puffing during baking.
  4. Blind Bake Crust: Bake the crust for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven. Carefully lift out the parchment paper with the weights and bake for an additional 5 minutes to cook the bottom fully.
  5. Cool Crust & Lower Heat: Remove the par-baked crust and place it on a wire rack to cool. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (165°C).
  6. Make Filling: In a large bowl, combine the room temperature butter, granulated sugar, dark corn syrup, eggs, bourbon, vanilla extract, and kosher salt. Beat the ingredients together for 2 minutes until well incorporated.
  7. Add Walnuts: Stir in the 3/4 cup of walnuts to the filling mixture evenly.
  8. Add Chocolate Chips: Evenly spread the semi-sweet chocolate chips over the bottom of the cooled pie crust.
  9. Pour Filling: Pour the walnut batter over the chocolate chips and spread it evenly.
  10. Protect Crust Edges: Cover the edges of the pie crust with a pie crust shield or aluminum foil to prevent burning during baking.
  11. Bake Pie: Bake the pie at 325°F (165°C) for 50-60 minutes. The filling should be mostly set – slightly jiggly in the center but firm on the outside.
  12. Cool: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the filling to fully set.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs and butter to ensure a smooth filling mixture.
  • Blind baking the crust prevents it from becoming soggy when the wet filling is added.
  • Covering the crust edges helps avoid over-browning or burning during the long baking time.
  • The pie should be served at room temperature to enjoy the best texture and flavor.
  • Substitute pecans for walnuts if preferred for a different nutty taste.
  • The bourbon adds warmth and depth of flavor, but you can reduce the amount if a subtler alcohol taste is desired.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://aminabakes.com/bourbon-chocolate-walnut-pie-recipe/