How to Make My Kentucky Derby Dessert - A Step-by-Step Guide

Get ready to indulge in a rich and decadent Kentucky Derby dessert that will leave you craving for more. This dessert is the perfect way to celebrate the iconic horse race and indulge in a delicious treat that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the event.

With its roots deeply ingrained in Southern tradition, the Kentucky Derby is not complete without a mouthwatering dessert to cap off the festivities. This dessert is a true testament to the flavors and indulgence associated with th...

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Ingredients

  • 3 extra large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons corn oil
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon whiskey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 ⅛ cups butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups chopped toasted pecans
  • 9 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9-inch pie

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Beat eggs in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until eggs are foamy, about 3 minutes; beat corn oil, bourbon whiskey, and vanilla extract into the eggs until just incorporated.
  • Beat flour, white sugar, and light brown sugar into egg mixture until smoothly blended, then beat in butter.
  • Gently stir pecans and chocolate chips into the filling.
  • Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and pour the filling into the crust.
  • Bake in preheated oven until top is golden brown and a knife inserted halfway between the center and edge of the filling comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes.
  • Cool the pie on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Nutrition

    896 cal.

    • Total Fat: 63g
    • Saturated Fat: 26g
    • Cholesterol: 150mg
    • Sodium: 341mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 81g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 57g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 65mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 291mg