Kentucky Derby Pie
This Kentucky Derby Pie is rich, gooey and packed with chocolate and walnuts—a quick and easy Southern dessert perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 562kcal
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- whisk
- measuring spoons
- Mesuring Cups
- 9" Pie Dish
Ingredients
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 2 Tablespoons Bourbon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 unbaked 9” pie crust
Instructions
- Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix The Dries: In a large bowl, stir the flour, salt, sugar and brown sugar together.
- Add the Wet Ingredients: Stir in the eggs and melted butter, bourbon and vanilla extract.
- Add the Chocolate: Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts. The batter will look like a wet cookie dough.
- Bake: Place the unbaked pie crust on a baking tray then pour the filling mixture into the pie crust. Place the tray and pie into the oven to bake for 40 minutes. The pie will be golden brown around the edges and the center will no longer look wet. The pie will look like a baked cookie.
- Cool: Let the pie cool for about 30 minutes at room temperature before slicing and serving.
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Notes
No Bourbon Version: Replace the bourbon with extra vanilla extract for a family-friendly option.
Pecan Swap: Use pecans instead of walnuts for a more traditional twist.
Extra Chocolatey: Add a mix of dark and semi-sweet chocolate chips for deeper flavor.
Serve It Warm: Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent dessert.
Nutrition
Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 417IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg