Rustic Ramekin Pecan Pies with Bourbon
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Individual ramekin pecan pies with bourbon are easy to make. Use refrigerated pie crusts to make this “magical” dessert!
It’s story time!
Pull up your carpet square and open your ears (or eyes I guess in this case).
Once upon a time, in a mystical place called internet-land, a girl named Rachel (me) came across a blog called Bev Cooks. This Bev has magical cooking and photography powers and the ability to make you laugh each time you stumble upon her piece of internet-land.
So the young and beautiful princess (just go with me here) named Rachel returned day after day to see what Bev had conjured up.
One day…a cloudy, rainy day just before Thanksgiving, Rachel spotted a recipe for pecan pie.
In ramekins.
With bourbon.
Could it be?
So Rachel tried to channel Bev’s magical cooking powers and recreate these in her very own kitchen. Rachel’s husband says, “But I do not like pecan pie.”
Rachel says, “Oh that’s nice, but I’m going to try this recipe anyways. IT HAS BOURBON IN IT!”
So into the kitchen she goes.
Pots and pans fly.
Measuring cups fill up…and empty.
An oven gets heated.
And 35 minutes later….POOF!
Magic.
Turns out bourbon really does make everything better.
Turns out Rachel’s husband does like pecan pie.
The end.
Was that anti-climatic? Oh well.
Keep reading, and make this recipe. Stat! It would be perfect for Christmas dinner! Send me some while you’re at it. Please?
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Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated pie crust (2 crusts)
- ¼ cup coarsely chopped pecans
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup dark corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
- 4 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare 6 ramekins by lightly spraying with cooking spray.
- Roll out the pie crusts. Using a large cookie cutter, cut out circles that fit your ramekins, and place crust inside each ramekin. Use the leftover dough to create the crust edge. Remember this is rustic. You don’t have to crimp the edges. Freeze for 15 minutes.
- Combine the remaining ingredients, except pecan halves, in a large bowl. Whisk until nicely combined. Pour the pie filling into each ramekin. Top each with 3 pecan halves.
- Bake pies for 35 minutes, or until the center is set. Let cool about 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Chung-Ah @ Damn Delicious says
Looks lovely. And I just love the individual ramekin servings.
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
I love a good story :) This pie looks amazing, love anything in ramekins! And BOURBON!!!
Krissy @ Krissy's Creations says
LOVE LOVE LOVE this recipe! Everything is so much better smaller & individually sized :)
Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray says
Ahahah, I love that story, and Bev, and you. AND bourbon! I mean…what? Today hasn’t been a bourbon-inducing day or anything, nonono.
Krista {Budget Gourmet Mom} says
Awesome! So funny. I love it when we can expand our hubby’s foodie repertoire!
Lindsay @ biking before bed says
You can adopt the infamous Paula Dean quote “Butter makes it better.” To “Bourban makes it better.”
Jennifer @ Mother Thyme says
Mmmm, this looks divine! I love individual size desserts. So cute and festive!
Mackenzie says
I love this so much!! The carpet square reference had me cracking up!! The pies look delish too – love it!!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says
I like story time :) And I love that these are personal portions!
Jamie @ thrifty veggie mama says
Very clever post! Looks good even though I don’t think I like pecan pie either.
Mal @ The Chic Geek says
mmm, can’t beat pecan pie, these look so good!
Bev Weidner says
Aaaah! I’m so glad you made it! And why do I need a shot of bourbon right now? Shhhh.
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
Bev’s pecan pie totally had me at the word…bourbon :)
I would love to eat pie and drink bourbon with you two girls!
Julie @ Table for Two says
I love Bev! Haha, she’s so funny. That’s great that she inspired you to make this pecan pie w/bourbon. Gotta love that shot of alcohol in our meals ;) I saw this this morning when I woke up and literally jaw dropped and started craving some pecan pie w/bourbon. Looks so good, Rachel!!
Sanjeeta kk says
Awee..perfect crust and the dessert looks yum!