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Best Creamy Brown Sugar Bourbon Pecan Pie

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A rich, creamy pecan pie with a flaky crust, featuring a secret ingredient of heavy cream for a silky texture and a hint of bourbon for complex flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3–4 tablespoons ice water
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • ½ teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 ½ cups pecan halves

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, pulse flour, salt, and sugar. Add cold cubed butter and pulse until coarse crumbs form.
  2. Drizzle in ice water one tablespoon at a time, pulsing until dough clumps. Do not overmix.
  3. Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  5. In a large bowl, whisk brown sugar and melted butter until smooth.
  6. Add heavy cream, eggs, vanilla, bourbon, and cornstarch. Whisk vigorously until glossy and well-combined.
  7. Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface to a 12-inch circle.
  8. Transfer dough to a pie dish, trim edges, and crimp.
  9. Pour filling into the crust.
  10. Arrange pecan halves on top in a circular pattern.
  11. Place pie on a baking sheet and bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
  12. If crust browns too quickly, cover edges with foil.
  13. Cool completely on a rack for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing.

Notes

Ensure butter is cold for a flaky crust. Let the pie cool completely (at least 4 hours) to allow the filling to set properly. The flavor improves after a day or two. For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and coconut cream.

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