# Ingredient List:
→ Pastry Crust
01 - 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - ¼ teaspoon salt
04 - ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
05 - 3–4 tablespoons ice water
→ Chocolate Pecan Filling
06 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
07 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
08 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
09 - 3 large eggs
10 - 2 tablespoons bourbon, optional
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 - ½ teaspoon salt
13 - 1 cup pecan halves or pieces
# Directions:
01 - Set oven to 350°F and allow to reach temperature.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter cubes until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Gradually add ice water while stirring until dough just comes together.
03 - Shape dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
04 - On a lightly floured surface, roll chilled dough to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Transfer to pan, press firmly into edges, trim excess overhang, and chill while preparing filling.
05 - In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, bourbon if using, vanilla extract, and salt until completely smooth.
06 - Fold chocolate chips and pecan pieces into filling mixture until evenly distributed.
07 - Pour filling into chilled tart shell and spread evenly across surface.
08 - Bake for 35–40 minutes until center is just set and top turns golden brown.
09 - Cool tart completely before slicing. Serve plain or topped with whipped cream.
