What is the best bourbon to use in this recipe?

Coming from the heart of bourbon country there are so many great options! My mom always baked with Maker's Mark. The rule of thumb I use, is if you don't like to drink it, don't bake with it. Buffalo Trace, Four Roses Single Barre and Small Batch, Mitchers Rye, and Old Grand Dad 114 are some great options to drink and bake with under $50.

Can I make sous vide bourbon chocolate pecan pie without bourbon?

Yes, just sub out 2 teaspoons of vanilla in the filling instead.

How long do leftovers last?

Keep leftovers in the fridge, just sealed in their jars, for up to a week. These are delicious cold too!

Can I make ahead of time?

Yes! You can make sous vide bourbon chocolate pecan pie up to 2 days before hand and keep stored in the fridge. You can enjoy cold, room temp, or pop in the microwave for 10-20 seconds (without the metal lid) to warm slightly.

What if I don't have a sous vide?

If you do not have a sous vide, you can just bake a regular pecan pie and add 3/4 cup of chocolate chips to the recipe.

Sous Vide Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie

Description

Bourbon chocolate pecan pie is a Kentucky staple in the Spring and a favorite around the holidays as well. This sous vide version makes perfect individual size's of a delicious Kentucky dessert staple!

Ingredients

Scale

2 Tablespoons Melted Butter
3 Eggs
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
1/2 Cup Corn Syrup
3 Tablespoons Bourbon
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Cornmeal
1 1/2 Cup Pecans - chopped
3/4 Cup Dark Chocolate Chips

Instructions

Fill a large pot or cambro full of water and place in an immersion circulator. Preheat the water to 197 degrees.
In a large bowl add the melted butter, eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, bourbon, salt, and cornmeal. Using a whisk, mix until everything is well combined.
Next, add in your chopped pecans and chocolate chips and stir until mixed well.
Pour the filling into 4 ounce mason jars until right at the lip of the jar (at the bottom of where the lid screws on and meets the jar. You want there to be some room left in the jar). Wipe off any drips from the rim and screw the lids on just until fingertip tightness.
Place in the preheated water bath and sous vide for 2 hours.
Once finished, remove and place on a towel on the counter for 30 minutes to cool.
When ready to eat enjoy topped with a big dollop of whipped cream and enjoy!

Notes

Vanilla can be subbed for bourbon in this recipe if preferred - just use 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract instead of bourbon.
These are delicious warm, room temp and cold.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Category: Desserts
Method: Sous Vide
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 jar
Calories: 353
Sugar: 29.8 g
Sodium: 153.2 mg
Fat: 22.1 g
Carbohydrates: 34.8 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 4.5 g
Cholesterol: 62.9 mg

Keywords: Sous Vide Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie