Here in the Bluegrass State, we eat, sleep, and breath Derby. And it isn’t the Kentucky Derby without some good ole Derby Pie. Derby pie is similar to pecan pie, but with chocolate and bourbon added, making it sooooo much yummier! It is tradition for me to make my Derby Pie every holiday, of course during the greatest 2 minutes in sports, but also during Thanksgiving and Christmas time. I’ve been making it since I was 15 years old. And I can’t believe I am doing this, but I am sharing my SECRET recipe! So, you’re welcome.
Kentucky Derby Pie
Ingredients
- 1 deep dish pie crust, unbaked
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans and/or walnuts
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsps bourbon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325º
- Sprinkle sugar all over pie crust, and lightly press into dough using fingers
- Spread chopped nuts on bottom of pie crust
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of nuts
- In a mixing bowl, wisk together eggs, butter, sugars flour, vanilla, and bourbon until smooth
- Pour batter into the filled pie crust
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until top is a darker, golden brown
- Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Happy Derby!
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