KENTUCKY CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE

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This is our Test Kitchen's version of the regional classic. The chocolate pecan pie is infused with Kentucky bourbon.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon, optional
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or chopped walnuts
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
1 egg white, lightly beaten
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, yolks, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, bourbon if desired, vanilla and salt. Stir in nuts. , Brush pastry shell with egg white. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Pour filling over chips. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. , In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Dollop on pie just before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 684 calories, Fat 44g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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