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A Foolproof Recipe for the Best Homemade Pecan Pie

Indulge in the perfect Pecan Pie made from scratch, featuring a buttery crust and a luscious bourbon-infused pecan filling. This foolproof recipe guarantees a slice of perfection, making it a crowd-pleaser for any celebration.
Servings 6 people
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Pie Crust:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp fine salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 cup 227g butter
  • ½ cup cold ice water best with ice cubes

For the Pecan Filling:

  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup 100g brown sugar
  • 2.5 oz 70g butter
  • 2 tbsp Whiskey or Bourbon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp salt do not add if using salted butter above
  • 4 whole eggs
  • 250 g pecan halves nuts roasted for 2 minutes

Instructions

Pie Crust:

  • In a food processor, blend 2 cups of flour, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp salt until well-mixed.
  • Add cubed butter and pulse 8-12 times until the texture resembles coarse sand.
  • Transfer to a mixing bowl, gradually add ice water, and fold until the mixture clumps together.
  • Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in cling film, and refrigerate for at least two hours (ideally four hours to overnight).
  • Roll out the dough, line the pie dish, and bake for 20 minutes at 400°F (200°C).

Pecan Filling:

  • In a saucepan on low heat, melt butter. Turn off the heat and add brown sugar, honey, salt, and vanilla extract. Whisk until dissolved.
  • In a mixing bowl, vigorously whisk eggs and bourbon. Stream into the saucepan mixture, add pecan nuts, and mix thoroughly.
  • Pour the pecan mixture into the pre-baked crust, spreading it evenly. Bake for 55 minutes at 300°F (150°C) until set.
  • Once cooked, remove from the oven and let it cool for 30 minutes. Unmold and cool for an additional 20 minutes before serving.

Video

Notes

  • Work in a cool environment when handling the dough for the best results.

  • Allow the dough to rest in the fridge a second time after lining the pie dish.

  • Achieve excellent results with a metal pie dish, such as a 9 Inch Nonstick Carbon Steel Tart Pan

  • Refrigerate the mixing bowl or food processor bowl before use for optimal results.

Author: Marzi
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dessert, Pecan pie, Pie