Pecan - Bourbon Tart

This is amazingly delicious

Ingredients

  • 1 c. packed light brown sugar
  • 3/4 c. dark corn syrup
  • 3 Tbls. all-purpose unbleached white flour
  • 2 Tbls. bourbon
  • 2 Tbls. molasses
  • 1 Tbls. butter, melted
  • 1/2 t. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 t. salt
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
  • 2/3 c. cup pecan halves (or large chunks)
  • 1 pre-packaged Pillsbury pie Crust (roll)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, flour, bourbon, molasses, butter, vanilla, salt and eggs; stirring well with a whisk (don’t use electric mixer). Stir in pecans.

Press unrolled pie crust into a 9-inch removable bottom tart pan coated with cooking spray. Trim excess crust using a sharp knife.

Spoon sugar mixture into prepared crust. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the center is set. Cool completely.

Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Drizzle chocolate over tart.

Serve each slice with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

NOTE: Serves 8