• Gordon

    Hazelnut and Bourbon Torte

    Valerie Gordon, Owner & Chef, Valerie Confections in Los Angeles, CA

    Call it Fruitcake 2.0. Chef Gordon’s recipe is exactly what all fruitcakes should aspire to be. This gorgeous, caramel lacquered torte gets all its chutzpah from the Maker’s Mark® Bourbon in both the cake and the glaze. And it eats just as good in the summer as it would during the holidays.

    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 2 hours
    Level: Intermediate.

    Serves 12–16

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    Maker’s Mark® Ice Cream
    topped with Poached Peaches and Hazlenut Crunch

    Chef Johnny Iuzzini

    I scream, you scream, we’ll all scream for Maker’s Mark® ice cream!

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    Maker’s Mark® Cupcakes
    with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

    Kate Jennings, Chef & Owner, La Laiterie

    Of all the recipes we tested, this one was at the top of our list because it’s a grown-up take on a childhood favorite. The cupcakes are the perfect spice cake with a nose of bourbon, and the cream cheese frosting makes it hard to eat just one.

    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Level: Easy

    Makes 12 cupcakes

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    Maker’s Mark® Double-Nut Pecan Pie

    Elizabeth Karmel, Executive Chef, Hill Country Barbecue Market

    The classic pecan pie made better with the addition of both chopped and whole pecans and a splash of both vanilla and bourbon. Serve with Maker’s Mark®-spiked whipped cream for a double treat!

    Prep Time: 2 hours
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Level: Easy

    Serves 8–10

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    Blueberry Bourbon Cream Cheese Pie

    Ian Knauer, Food Writer and Cookbook Author

    This dessert is perfect for hot summer days, and might just be the second best use of bourbon. (The best use is, of course, to drink it.) The sweet blueberries are perfectly paired with the slightly salty cream cheese, and the bourbon laces it all together in every sweet, summery bite.

    Prep Time: 2 hours
    Cook Time: 2-1/2 hours
    Level: Easy

    Serves 6–8

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    Bourbon Bacon Chocolate Cookies

    Lee Anne Wong, Chef and Maker’s Mark® Cookbook Editor

    This is one of my signature recipes, with two of my favorite things, bacon and bourbon, accented by chunks of rich, dark chocolate. The smoky, saltiness of the bacon pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the bourbon, chocolate and vanilla flavors. Honestly, these cookies will win you friends and admirers. No joke.

    Prep Time: 1 hour
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Level: Intermediate

    Makes 3 dozen cookies

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    Buttermilk Bourbon Pie

    Lee Anne Wong, Chef and Maker’s Mark® Cookbook Editor

    This rich and buttery pie is similar to the Southern favorite, chess pie. The addition of Maker’s Mark® and buttermilk give it a smooth and tangy flavor. Enjoy cold with a dollop of whipped cream or crème fraiche.

    Prep Time: 1-1/2 hours
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Level: Easy

    Serves 8–10

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    Apple Bourbon Bread Pudding
    with Maker’s Mark® Caramel

    Zac Young, Executive Pastry Chef, Flex Mussels Restaurants NYC

    The salty caramel makes this dessert one you won’t be able to put your spoon down for. If you don’t feel like deep frying the bread pudding, it is just as good on its own.

    Prep Time: 1-1/2 hours
    Cook Time: 1-1/2 hours
    Level: Advanced

    Makes 10–12 servings

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