Best 7 Kentucky Derby Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the exquisite Kentucky Derby Pie, a delightful Southern delicacy that combines the flavors of chocolate, nuts, and a hint of bourbon in a flaky crust. As the centerpiece of any special occasion, this pie boasts a rich, creamy filling made from melted chocolate, sugar, eggs, and butter, studded with chopped walnuts or pecans for a satisfying crunch. Nestled in a buttery, flaky crust, it's then crowned with a generous layer of whipped cream or ice cream, creating a symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the step-by-step instructions for creating this iconic dessert, along with variations such as the Mini Kentucky Derby Pies, perfect for individual servings, and the Gluten-Free Kentucky Derby Pie, catering to those with dietary restrictions.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

KENTUCKY DERBY PIE



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A yummy chocolate chip cookie pie with nuts. Usually served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Provided by Noel_W

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

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
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 694.1 calories, Carbohydrate 85.5 g, Cholesterol 123.5 mg, Fat 39.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 262 mg, Sugar 51.1 g

KENTUCKY DERBY PECAN PIE CHEESECAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Kentucky Derby Pecan Pie Cheesecake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: graham cracker crumbs, butter, cream cheese, sugar, milk, sour cream, flour, bourbon whiskey, eggs, dark brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, egg yolks, maple syrup, cream, butter, roasted pecan, whole roasted pecan

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Desserts

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
⅓ cup butter, melted
16 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
¾ cup sugar
¼ cup milk
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons flour
3 teaspoons bourbon whiskey, divided
2 eggs
1 cup dark brown sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
4 egg yolks
⅔ cup maple syrup, or dark corn syrup
½ cup cream, warm to the touch
4 tablespoons butter, cold
2 cups roasted pecan, chopped
whole roasted pecan, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (170°C).
  • In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Stir to combine.
  • Pour the mixture into a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan and press it evenly into the bottom and halfway up the sides. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill.
  • In a large bowl add the cream cheese, sugar, and milk. With a hand mixer, beat until fluffy and fully incorporated.
  • Add in the sour cream, flour, 2 teaspoons of the bourbon, and the two eggs and gently continue to mix until the cream cheese filling is smooth.
  • Pour the mixture into the springform pan with the graham cracker crust and bake for 1 hour, or until the cheesecake no longer jiggles.
  • While the cheesecake is cooking, prepare the stove-top pecan pie filling.
  • In a bowl combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt, stir together and pour into a medium saucepan on low heat.
  • Pour in the egg yolks, maple syrup, and warm cream and whisk until smooth.
  • Cook on low heat until the mixture thickens like a pudding, 5-10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Stir in the cold butter and the final teaspoon of bourbon and whisk until fully emulsified. The pudding-like mixture should be around room temperature.
  • Fold in the roasted, chopped pecans and then pour the mixture over the cooked cheesecake and spread it out as an even layer.
  • If you like, sprinkle with extra chopped pecans or garnish with whole pecans.
  • Let the cheesecake chill in the refrigerator until completely set.
  • Slice and serve cold or at room temperature.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 40 grams

KENTUCKY DERBY CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE



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Make and share this Kentucky Derby Chocolate Pecan Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Foodie61

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 1 pie, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 inches pie crusts
1/2 cup butter, melted (1 stick)
1/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup light corn syrup
4 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup Bourbon
3/4 cup good quality chocolate chips
1 1/4 cups toasted pecans, shelled & chopped in half if desired

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prep pie crust according to directions, either refrigerated, or from scratch using a deep dish pie pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, on medium speed with whisk attachment, whip butter, sugars, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla and bourbon together until frothy.
  • Remove bowl from mixer and fold in chocolate chips & pecans. Blend well by hand.
  • Pour into prepared pie crust and bake 50-60 minutes or unti loset.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 673.2, Fat 39.3, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 136.2, Sodium 276.3, Carbohydrate 74.9, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 44.2, Protein 7

KENTUCKY DERBY CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE



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Make and share this Kentucky Derby Chocolate Pecan Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bethroan

Categories     Pie

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 slices, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 refrigerated pie crust
1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup water
4 large eggs
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons cornmeal
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Fit piecrust into a 9" deep-dish pie plate.
  • Combine corn syrup, sugar, brown sugar and water in large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes.
  • Whisk together eggs, butter, cornmeal, vanilla and salt.
  • Gradually add in 1/4 of the corn syrup mixture.
  • Whisk in remaining corn syrup mixture.
  • Place pecans and chocolate chips on pie crust.
  • Pour filling over pecans and chocolate chips.
  • Cover rim of pie plate with foil to keep the edge of the crust from over-cooking.
  • Bake for 50 minutes.
  • Let cool before slicing.

KENTUCKY DERBY PIE



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I have never been to the Kentucky Derby nor do I know anything about it, but I have had this recipe for a very long time. It is an awesome pie.Melted chocolate chips and walnuts with a light crust on top. Please try it sometime.The picture doesn't justify the taste! I like mine slightly warm.

Provided by Debby DeRousse

Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 c sugar
1/4 c flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 stick butter,melted and cooled
1 c english walnuts
1 c chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla
unbaked pastry for 9 inch, 1 crust pie

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Mix the sugar and flour. Add the beaten eggs, the the melted, cooled butter. add Walnuts, chocolate chips and vanilla.
  • 2. Pour into pie shell and bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean.

KENTUCKY DERBY CHOCOLATE WALNUT PIE



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Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup flour
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup melted butter
2 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt
1 pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine flour and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add the eggs and butter; mix to combine. Stir in the bourbon, walnuts, chocolate chips, vanilla, and salt. Pour the mixture into the unbaked piecrust. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool before slicing.

KENTUCKY DERBY PIE



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Each month our power company features a recipe and it comes in with the bill. This was the recipe this month and oh my goodness this is so so good and very easy. The recipe only made one pie and a deep dish at that. Well I didn't have a deep dish crust but I did have 2 regular so I made 1 1/2 of the recipe and it worked great....

Provided by Kathy Griffin

Categories     Pies

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 c sugar
1 c flour ( self rising)
3 eggs ( slightly beaten)
1 1/2 stick butter ( melted, and let cool down some)
1 1/2 c chopped pecans
1 1/2 c chocolate chips
1 1/2 tsp vanilla
2 unbaked 9 inch pie crust

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325. In a medium bowl add flour and sugar and stir to mix.
  • 2. Add in eggs, and butter and stir to mix some, then add in pecans, chocolate chips and vanilla. Mix well
  • 3. Divide between the 2 pie shells and bake 45 minutes. Let cool before serving

Tips for Making Kentucky Derby Pie

  • Use a 9-inch pie plate. A larger pie plate will result in a thinner pie.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the pie tough.
  • Bake the pie in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that the pie cooks evenly.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the pie to set and the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the pie with whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion

Kentucky Derby Pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its rich chocolate flavor and creamy filling, this pie is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give Kentucky Derby Pie a try. You won't be disappointed.

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