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Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie with Whiskey Caramel Sauce

Main Course featuring mixed with cooked preparation and balanced flavors.

Best Pairing Answer

The best bourbon pairing for Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie with Whiskey Caramel Sauce is Willett Pot Still Reserve. Willett Pot Still Reserve works as a bridge pairing for this mixed dish because it shares key flavor cues with the cooked preparation.

Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie with Whiskey Caramel Sauce

The Recipe

Ingredients & Instructions

Everything you need to make this dish at home.

Ingredients

  • 1 unbaked pie crust
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup or maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp bourbon
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp whiskey
  • 1/4 cup cream for caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Spread pecans and chocolate chips in the pie crust.
  2. Whisk eggs, brown sugar, syrup, bourbon, and melted butter together and pour into the shell.
  3. Bake at 350°F until the filling is set and the crust is golden.
  4. For the caramel sauce, simmer sugar until amber, then whisk in cream and whiskey carefully.
  5. Cool the pie slightly and serve with the whiskey caramel sauce.

Top Matches

Best Bourbon Pairings for Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie with Whiskey Caramel Sauce

Ranked bourbon recommendations for this recipe.

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Willett Pot Still Reserve

Small Batch Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie with Whiskey Caramel Sauce

Willett Pot Still Reserve works as a bridge pairing for this mixed dish because it shares key flavor cues with the cooked preparation.

Vanilla, Caramel, Pear Almond, Floral, Oak
Pairing Score 87%
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86%

Eagle Rare Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie with Whiskey Caramel Sauce

Eagle Rare Standard works as a bridge pairing for this mixed dish because it shares key flavor cues with the cooked preparation.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Leather, Orange Zest, Cocoa
Pairing Score 86%
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83%

Elijah Craig Small Batch

Bourbon 47.00% ABV For Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie with Whiskey Caramel Sauce

Elijah Craig Small Batch works as a bridge pairing for this mixed dish because it shares key flavor cues with the cooked preparation.

Caramel, Oak, Vanilla Baking Spice, Toasted Nuts, Apple
Pairing Score 83%
strong
83%

Four Roses Small Batch

Small Batch Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie with Whiskey Caramel Sauce

Four Roses Small Batch works as a bridge pairing for this mixed dish because it shares key flavor cues with the cooked preparation.

Caramel, Red Fruit, Spice Vanilla, Oak, Herbal
Pairing Score 83%
strong
83%

Jefferson’s Ocean

Barrel Finished Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie with Whiskey Caramel Sauce

Jefferson’s Ocean works as a bridge pairing for this mixed dish because it shares key flavor cues with the cooked preparation.

Caramel, Vanilla, Sea Salt Toasted Oak, Citrus, Spice
Pairing Score 83%
strong
82%

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond

Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie with Whiskey Caramel Sauce

Heaven Hill 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond works as a bridge pairing for this mixed dish because it shares key flavor cues with the cooked preparation.

Caramel, Vanilla, Oak Peanut Brittle, Spice, Citrus
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Knob Creek Rye

Rye 50.00% ABV For Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie with Whiskey Caramel Sauce

Knob Creek Rye works as a bridge pairing for this mixed dish because it shares key flavor cues with the cooked preparation.

Rye Spice, Oak, Vanilla Dill, Herbal, Caramel
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Knob Creek Standard

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie with Whiskey Caramel Sauce

Knob Creek Standard works as a bridge pairing for this mixed dish because it shares key flavor cues with the cooked preparation.

Oak, Vanilla, Caramel Peanut, Maple, Spice
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Old Forester 100 Proof

Bourbon 50.00% ABV For Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie with Whiskey Caramel Sauce

Old Forester 100 Proof works as a bridge pairing for this mixed dish because it shares key flavor cues with the cooked preparation.

Caramel, Baking Spice, Oak Banana, Vanilla, Toasted Nut
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Wild Turkey 101

Bourbon 50.50% ABV For Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie with Whiskey Caramel Sauce

Wild Turkey 101 works as a bridge pairing for this mixed dish because it shares key flavor cues with the cooked preparation.

Spice, Caramel, Oak Vanilla, Orange Peel, Nutty
Pairing Score 82%
strong
82%

Wild Turkey Longbranch

Bourbon 43.00% ABV For Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie with Whiskey Caramel Sauce

Wild Turkey Longbranch works as a bridge pairing for this mixed dish because it shares key flavor cues with the cooked preparation.

Vanilla, Oak, Smoke Honey, Citrus, Herbal
Pairing Score 82%
strong
81%

Bulleit Bourbon Standard

Bourbon 45.00% ABV For Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie with Whiskey Caramel Sauce

Bulleit Bourbon Standard works as a bridge pairing for this mixed dish because it shares key flavor cues with the cooked preparation.

Spice, Vanilla, Orange Peel Oak, Honey, Nutmeg
Pairing Score 81%