Bourbon-Pecan Tart with Chocolate Drizzle

Pecan pie is often purely sweet with no undertones, but the bourbon, molasses, and chocolate in this beautiful centerpiece dessert all add complexity of flavor. It's also somewhat thinner than a pie, meaning you get more buttery, flaky crust in each bite. Tip: Make the tart a day ahead, and store it in the refrigerator. You can use a 9-inch pie plate instead: simply roll the dough to a 13-inch circle, fold the edges under, and flute.

Ingredients

 1 cup packed light brown sugar                              

3/4 cup dark corn syrup

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour                               

2 tablespoons bourbon                               

2 tablespoons molasses

1 tablespoon butter, melted                               

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 large eggs                               

1 large egg white                               

2/3 cup pecan halves

1/2 (15-ounce) package refrigerated pie dough (such as Pillsbury)

Cooking spray

1/2 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped

                  

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Combine first 10 ingredients, stirring well with a whisk. Stir in pecans. Roll dough into a 13-inch circle; fit 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 at 350° for 45 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely on a wire rack.
3. Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Drizzle chocolate over tart.