Favorite Chocolate-Bourbon Pecan Tart

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I grew up in Louisiana where, as in most of the South, pecan pie is a staple. this tart variation is extra good because it includes chocolate. I decided to up the decadence even more by adding bourbon and drizzling some caramel on top.

Favorite Chocolate-Bourbon Pecan Tart

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
YIELD: 12 servings.

Ingredients

  • Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pecan halves, toasted
  • 1/4 cup hot caramel ice cream topping

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 12-in. circle. Press onto bottom and up sides of an ungreased 11-in. tart pan with removable bottom. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
  • 2. Beat eggs, corn syrup, sugar, butter, bourbon and salt. Stir in pecans. Pour over chocolate chips. Bake until center is just set and crust is golden brown, 30-35 minutes.
  • 3. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into slices. Serve with caramel topping.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 357 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 250mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

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