Kentucky Derby Chocolate Walnut Pie

A rich, Derby-inspired pie, similar to the Melrose Inn's renowned version, features a buttery crust filled with walnuts, chocolate, and a hint of whisky.

Category Tags:

DessertPies

Cuisine Tags:

AmericanSouthern

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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.

  2. Combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and 1 cup granulated sugar in a mixing bowl.

  3. Mix in 2 lightly beaten large eggs and 1/2 cup cooled melted unsalted butter.

  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon, 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.

  5. Pour the mixture into a ready-made 9-inch pie crust.

  6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the filling is set, then cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 769 kcal
Carbohydrate: 74 g
Cholesterol: 77 mg
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 18 g
Sodium: 309 mg
Sugar: 42 g
Fat: 52 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g