FODMAP IT!™ Chocolate Pecan Pie with Whiskey
This FODMAP IT!™ Chocolate Pecan Pie with Whiskey has chopped bittersweet chocolate incorporated into the pecan pie filling.
Low FODMAP Serving Size Info: Makes 1, 9-inch (23 cm) pie; 14 slices; serving size 1 slice
Ingredients:
Pie Crust:
- Half a recipe for All-Butter Pie Crust, prepared, fitted into a 9-inch (23 cm) pie plate, edges fluted
Filling:
- 2 cups (200 g) pecan halves, chopped
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature, whisked
- 3/4 cup (160 g) firmly packed light brown sugar
- 2/3 cup (165 ml) light corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons whiskey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 ounces (170 g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped, preferably 70%, but at least 60% cacao mass
Preparation:
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Position racks in upper third and lower third of oven. Preheat oven to 375°F/190°C.
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For the Crust: Line crust with aluminum foil and fill with pie weights. Bake on upper rack for about 10 to 12 minutes until crust is beginning to feel dry to the touch. Remove foil and weights and continue to bake for a few minutes until just beginning to color. Cool on cooling rack as you proceed with recipe.
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For the Filling: Simultaneously to the blind-baking crust, toast pecans on other oven rack on a rimmed baking sheet until very lightly colored, about 5 minutes. Do not over brown. Cool on cooling rack. Turn oven down to 350°F/180°C.
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Whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, whiskey, vanilla and salt in a large bowl until combined and smooth. Fold in the chopped pecans and chocolate and pour filling into cooled crust.
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Bake pie for about 35 to 45 minutes, or until the edges of the filling are set and slightly puffed; the center will be slightly wiggly. The center will firm up upon cooling. Cool on rack at least 2 hours before slicing. Pie may be made 1 day ahead. Store at room temperature lightly covered with foil. Serve warmed or at room temperature.
Notes:
Tips
- Do make sure you use a 9-inch (23 cm) pie plate for best results. Some pie plates are slightly larger (by 1/4 or 1/2-inch/6 to 12 mm) in diameter, but the volume increases dramatically and will throw off the results.