Ingredients

  • Crust
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, unsalted
  • 4 tablespoons shortening
  • 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons ice water
  • Bourbon Honey Filling
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled
  • 4 eggs, large
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Bourbon
  • 1 1/4 cups pecans, rough chopped

Method

  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add chilled butter and shortening.
  • Work butter and shortening into dry ingredients until no pieces larger than a black-eyed pea remain. Add finely chopped pecans.
  • Add water and combine with a fork. Pat moist dough into a disk. Chill 1 hour before rolling.
  • Line tart pan with dough. Chill 30 minutes before baking.
  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • In a medium bowl, combine butter and sugar. Add eggs. Whisk to combine.
  • Add vanilla, bourbon, and pecans. Mix thoroughly. Pour mixture into prepared crust.
  • Bake at 400F for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 325F and continue baking until center is slightly set (about 45 minutes). Serve with whipped cream and honey.