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Kentucky Derby Pie

Indulge in Decadence: Easy Kentucky Derby Pie Delight

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This Kentucky Derby Pie features toasted pecans, dark chocolate, and a splash of bourbon, all in a flaky crust, creating a perfect Southern dessert.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup Pecans Toasted
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Melted
  • 1 cup Corn Syrup Or maple syrup
  • 3 large Eggs Beaten well
  • 1/4 cup Bourbon Or vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup Butter Melted
  • 1 cup Sugar Or sugar substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Bourbon Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Chilled
  • 2 tablespoons Bourbon Optional
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Microwave
  • Spatula
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out a refrigerated pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, crimping the edges as desired. Bake the crust for 10–12 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pecans for about 5 minutes, then chop them coarsely.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate in intervals. Mix with corn syrup, beaten eggs, sugar, bourbon, vanilla extract, and melted butter until glossy. Fold in toasted pecans.
  4. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for about 55 minutes until set around the edges.
  5. Cool the pie on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.
  6. For the whipped cream, chill a bowl, then beat heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and bourbon.
  7. Serve each slice topped with bourbon whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 4gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep an eye on the pie while baking to prevent the edges from burning. Enhance flavors by experimenting with substitutes.

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