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Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Tart

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Tart

Indulge in this rich and flavorful Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Tart, featuring a buttery crust, silky chocolate filling, and crunchy pecans.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Tart Crust
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 4-5 tbsp ice water
Filling
  • 1 cup chopped pecans toasted
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup bourbon
  • ¾ cup brown sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Tart Pan
  • Oven
  • Saucepan
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough forms.
  3. Roll out the dough to an eighth-inch thickness, transfer to a tart pan, and trim excess.
  4. Blind bake for 15 minutes with weights; remove weights and bake for another 5 minutes until golden.
Filling Preparation
  1. Melt chocolate chips and brown sugar together over low heat; stir in bourbon and pecans.
  2. Pour filling into the baked crust and bake for 25–30 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
  3. Cool completely before slicing. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 26g

Notes

For added variety, feel free to swap in different nuts or drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.

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