12 ounces chocolate chips 1 cup butter, cut into pieces 8 eggs, separated 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided 1/2 cup bourbon 1/2 pound pecans, finely chopped
Grease 9-inch springform pan and sprinkle with sugar. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
Melt chocolate chips; add butter. Stir until butter is incorporated.
Beat egg whites until frothy, then add 3/4 cup of the sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form.
Beat yolks separately with remaining 3/4 cup sugar until thick. Mix chocolate into yolks and add bourbon. Fold in whites and add chopped pecans. Pour into prepared springform pan. Bake for 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 hours.
Remove ring and trim top edges to flatten. Put a cardboard circle on top and invert on wire rack; cool.
Remove bottom of pan. Glaze and chill or allow to set up before serving.
