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Whiskey Pecan Pie

Published: Nov 17, 2021 by Eileen xo

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A pie topped with pecans and drizzled with a white sauce with a slice of pie in front of the whole pie.

You are going to just love this rediculously decadent and mouthwatering Whiskey Pecan Pie! Loaded with flavor and topped with yet another burst of zing from a Cinnamon Whiskey Drizzle!

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  • Ingredients
  • Instructions
  • Equipment
  • Storage
  • Expert Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Variations
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Similar recipes
  • Whiskey Pecan Pie

❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

  • The pie can be prepped ahead of time and frozen until the day before serving.
  • Truly and easy recipe to follow for the beginner to advanced.

Ingredients

  • all-purpose flour
  • salt
  • granulated white sugar
  • dark brown sugar
  • eggs
  • dark corn syrup
  • whiskey
  • unsalted butter, melted
  • vanilla extract
  • pecan halves

Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

Step 1: If using homemade pie crust, roll it out on a floured surface and place it on the pie plate. If using a store-made crust, place it into the pie plate. Feel free to flute the edges of the pie crust.

Step 2: Add flour, salt, white and dark brown sugar to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.

Step 3: Add the eggs to the flour mixture. Use a hand mixer to blend until the mixture is smooth.

Step 4: Whisk in the corn syrup to combine ingredients.

Step 5: Blend in the whiskey, melted butter, and vanilla to the mixture.

Step 6: Stir in the pecans with a rubber spatula.

Building the Pie

Step 1: Scoop the filling into the crust.

Step 2: Put the filled crust on the prepared baking sheet. Loosely cover the pie with foil.

Step 3: Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. (The filling will almost be set.) The center will slightly jiggle.

Step 4: Remove the pie from the oven. Place on a rack and allow to cool for about 4 hours.

Whiskey Cinnamon Sauce

Step 1: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk until smooth the confectioner sugar, ground cinnamon, whiskey, and milk. Set aside until the pie is cool.

Step 2: After the pie is cooled for 4 hours, drizzle the sauce over the pie.

Step 3: Cut into slices and serve.

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Equipment

  • 9 inch pie plate
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowls
  • measuring spoons and cups
  • hand mixer
  • spatula
  • wire cooling rack

Storage

The pie should cool at room temperature. Once it has been drizzled with the Whiskey Cinnamon Glaze, keep the pie loosely covered in the refrigerator.

Leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, loosely covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Freezer Instructions:

The pie can be made ahead of time and carefully wrapped and stored in the freezer for up to 1 month. Wrap well with plastic wrap or use a food saver to wrap the pie before freezing. Let the pie thaw in the refrigerator overnight when ready to serve.

Leftover whiskey pecan pie and individual slices can be frozen. Same procedure with wrapping well and the leftovers can keep for 1 month.

Expert Tips

Expert Tip: To keep pecans fresh, store them in the freezer They can stay fresh for up to two years properly stored in the freezer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I substitute bourbon for the whiskey?

Absolutely, bourbon would be a great substitute.

Does the alcohol cook out of the pie?

The alcohol does not completely cookout of the pie. It doesn't evaporate but enhances the flavor of the pecan pie.

Is pecan pie a Southern dessert?

Whiskey pecan pie and pecan pie originated as a Southern dessert that has become popular across the United States.

Variations

When it comes to baking, little variation is suggested. However, you can use bourbon in lieu of whiskey.

If you prefer no alcohol in your pie, use apple juice in lieu of the whiskey.

Serving Suggestions

My Dad's Irish Coffee is the best around and would compliment the whiskey pecan pie.

Our Hot Toddy is always a hit at the holidays or when feeling a little under the weather with a nice slice of pie.

Caramel Macchiato would be just lovely with a slice of this tasty pie.

Similar recipes

Pecan Sandies are one of my most popular recipes, so delicious!

Balance out the celebration with a low-carb pumpkin snickerdoodle with a maple pecan frosting.

Our classic Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a great dessert to use those extra pecans.

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A slice of pie topped with pecans and a drizzle of white cream.

Whiskey Pecan Pie

Take your pecan pie one step better by lacing it with whiskey and topping it with a cinnamon whiskey glaze. A fabulous addition to any holiday or dessert table.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pecan pie with whiskey, whiskey pecan pie, whiskey pecan pie recipe
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Let Cool: 4 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 1797kcal
Author: Eileen Kelly

Equipment Needed:

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  • baking sheet
  • 9 inch pie plate
  • Measuring Spoons and Cups
  • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
  • Hand Mixer
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) deep-dish pie crust, homemade or storebought chilled, not frozen

Pie Filling

  • 1 ½ teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup granulated white sugar
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar, packed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cup dark corn syrup
  • 2 Tablespoons whiskey Note 1
  • 1 ½ Tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cup pecan halves

Whisky Cinnamon Drizzle

  • ½ cup confectioners sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons whiskey Note 1
  • 1 teaspoon whole milk Note 2

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

For the filling

  • Add flour, salt, white and dark brown sugar to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine them together.
  • If using homemade pie crust, roll it out on a floured surface and place in the pie plate. If using a store made crust, place it into the pie plate.
  • Add the eggs to the flour mixture. Use a hand mixer to blend until the mixture is smooth.
  • Beat in to combine the corn syrup.
  • Blend in the whiskey, melted butter, and vanilla to the mixture.
  • Stir in the pecans with a rubber spatula.

Building the Pie

  • Scoop the filling into the crust.
  • Put the filled crust on the prepared baking sheet. Loosely cover the pie with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. (The filling will almost be set.) The center will slightly jiggle.
  • Remove the pie from the oven. Place on a rack and allow to cool for about 4 hours.

Whiskey Sauce

  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk until smooth the confectioner sugar, ground cinnamon, whiskey, and milk. Set aside until the pie is cool.
  • After the pie is cooed for 4 hours, drizzle the sauce over the pie.
  • Cut into slices and serve.

Notes

Be sure to check Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe. 
Note 1: My favorite whiskey is a good Tenessee whiskey such as Jack Daniels Rye Select or Heaven's Door Double Barrel.
Bourbon can also be used in the pie, making it a Bourbon Pecan Pie. I suggest a good Kentucky Bourbon such as Maker Mark or Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon.
Apple juice can be used in lieu of liquor. 
Note 2: Whole milk delivers flavor, splurge on this pie, and use it. However, low-fat can be used. We do not recommend skim milk for this recipe. 
I'm not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 1797kcal | Carbohydrates: 212g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 98g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 49g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 1280mg | Potassium: 403mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 77g | Vitamin A: 212IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 8mg
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