How to Make Kentucky Derby Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

The Kentucky Derby Pie is a delectable dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate, bourbon, and pecans into a sweet, gooey filling, all baked in a flaky pie crust. This iconic dessert hails from the state of Kentucky and is often enjoyed during the annual Kentucky Derby horse race, making it a beloved tradition for many. This indulgent pie is the perfect treat for any special occasion or simply for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Originally created by the Melrose Inn in Prospect...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) pie crust pastry
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 ¼ cups chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Press pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate.
  • Beat corn syrup, white sugar, and eggs together in a bowl using an electric mixer on low speed until well blended; stir in chocolate chips, pecans, butter, bourbon, and vanilla extract. Pour mixture into the prepared pie crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    694 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 124mg
    • Sodium: 262mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 86g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 51g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 205mg