An unexpected pick, peanut butter pie, has captured the hearts of those in New Mexico, Maine, Montana, and Minnesota.

Pastry chef David Lebovitz's Chocolate Pecan Pie with Bourbon is everything you ... caramel-scented bourbon adds depth to the traditional super-sweet filling; chocolate levels it up with a rich ...

but the filling should still be slightly soft. Leave the pie to cool on a wire tray. As the pie begins to set, decorate the top with the reserved pecan halves. Serve in slices.

With your hands, press the mixture onto the bottom and sides of your pie tin. Wash out your mixer and add in the filling ingredients. Blitz until smooth and creamy – it will be a few minutes ...