In the heart of the American South, where culinary tradition and hospitality intertwine, lies a delectable treat that embodies the essence of Kentucky's rich heritage: the Kentucky Pecan Pie. This iconic dessert seamlessly blends the nutty sweetness of pecans with the velvety embrace of a creamy filling, all encased in a flaky, golden crust. As you embark on a journey through the recipes presented in this article, you'll discover variations that cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences, ensuring that every palate finds its slice of pecan pie heaven. From the classic recipe that stays true to tradition to gluten-free and vegan alternatives, these culinary creations celebrate the versatility and timeless appeal of this Southern treasure.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
KENTUCKY PECAN PIE
This rich, dense Kentucky pecan pie recipe is perfect for your next party. It features a delicious dark chocolate filling topped with plenty of toasted pecans. -Emily Baldwin, Fort Collins, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, flour, vanilla and salt. Stir in pecans, chocolate chips and butter. Pour into crust. Cover edge with foil. , Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Remove foil; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 calories, Fat 29g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
KENTUCKY DERBY PECAN PIE CHEESECAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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 CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE
This is our Test Kitchen's version of the regional classic. The chocolate pecan pie is infused with Kentucky bourbon.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, yolks, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, bourbon if desired, vanilla and salt. Stir in nuts. , Brush pastry shell with egg white. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Pour filling over chips. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. , In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Dollop on pie just before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 684 calories, Fat 44g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 199mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
KENTUCKY PECAN PIE
This pie is a family favorite. I get many requests to make this for our church bake sales.
Provided by Laurie Nanni
Categories Desserts Pies Pecan Pie Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine syrup, sugar, salt, and melted butter or margarine. Slightly beat the eggs, and add to sugar mixture. Beat well, and pour into uncooked pie shell. Sprinkle pecans on top.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Carbohydrate 70.8 g, Cholesterol 90.1 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 327.6 mg, Sugar 38.4 g
KENTUCKY CHOCOLATE-PECAN PIE
Chewy, buttery, gooey, chocolate chip cookie meets Kentucky pecan pie with a touch of coconut. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Provided by ajane
Categories Desserts Pies Pecan Pie Recipes
Time 4h55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Beat eggs together in a bowl; beat in white sugar and brown sugar. Mix in corn syrup, butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Fold in chocolate chips, chopped pecans, and coconut. Pour into the prepared pie shell.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, 45 to 50 minutes. Be sure to watch the rim of the pie for overbrowning, covering with foil after 30 minutes if needed. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 635.5 calories, Carbohydrate 68.9 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 41 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 17.5 g, Sodium 302.4 mg, Sugar 44 g
KENTUCKY DERBY CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE
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
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 "RACE DAY" CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE
This is an incredibly easy but wonderful pie recipe to celebrate the Kentucky Derby! It is very rich, but it is great with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. To speed up the process, you could use a pre-packaged pie crust, but I highly recommend making a quick and easy crust from scratch!
Provided by Craig Carlson
Categories Desserts Pies Pecan Pie Recipes
Time 3h55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours.
- Roll dough out to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Place crust in the pie plate. Press evenly over the bottom and up the sides.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Beat sugar and butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs, flour, bourbon, and salt and mix at very low speed for 1 minute. Be careful not to overmix or the texture could suffer. Add chocolate chips and pecans and mix at very low speed for about 30 seconds. Scrape the pie filling into the pie shell using a rubber spatula.
- Bake on the middle rack of the preheated oven until set, 35 to 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.5 calories, Carbohydrate 61.3 g, Cholesterol 107.5 mg, Fat 41.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.7 g, Sodium 62.5 mg, Sugar 37.2 g
KENTUCKY DERBY CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE
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
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 PECAN PIE (LIGHTER VERSION)
This is a lighter version of the old fashioned Pecan Pie. You'll never know it's less calories, my kids think it's the real deal. Yummy!
Provided by Vseward Chef-V
Categories Pie
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 pie, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour and the salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoons more water can be added if necessary.
- Gather pastry into a ball. Shape into flattened round on lightly floured surface. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate about 45 minutes or until dough is firm and cold, yet pliable. This allows the shortening to become slightly firm, which helps make the baked pastry more flaky. If refrigerated longer, let pastry soften slightly before rolling.
- Heat oven to 375ºF. With floured rolling pin, roll pastry into round 2 inches larger than upside-down 9-inch glass pie plate. Fold pastry into fourths; place in pie plate. Unfold and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side. Trim overhanging edge of pastry 1 inch from rim of pie plate. Fold and roll pastry under, even with plate; flute as desired.
- In large bowl, beat sugar, margarine, corn syrup, bourbon, salt, egg product and vanilla with wire whisk or hand beater. Stir in pecans, oats and chocolate chips. Pour into pastry-lined pie plate. Cover edge with 2- to 3-inch strip of foil to prevent excessive browning.
- Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until crust is brown and filling is set, removing foil for last 15 minutes of baking. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
KENTUCKY PECAN PIE
I saw Paula Dean make this on the Food Network. It's delicious. It tastes like a rich and decadent brownie in a pie crust. (I made my Recipe #192327 and used pecan cookie pieces, which are more coarse chopped pecans) Served warm with a dollop of ice cream. Oooohs and awwwhs all around. Put it here for safe keeping.
Provided by Vseward Chef-V
Categories Pie
Time 50m
Yield 2 pies, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine eggs, sugar, and melted chocolate in large bowl.
- Add flour and mix well, stirring in remaining ingredients except for pie shells.
- Bake 30 -40 minutes.
- Serve warm with ice cream. Freezes well!
PRIDE OF KENTUCKY PECAN PIE
This recipe was the only winner by a male to win the State Crisco American Pie Contest. (1989-Haskell Montgomery). All his ingredients say Kentucky, from the sorghum to the home grown mint to the pecans soaked in bourbon.
Provided by Pat Duran
Categories Pies
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350^ In a large bowl,combine all ingredients,Except the pecans, walnuts and chocolate chips. Spoon into unbaked pie shell (you may have a little left- pour into buttered custard cup and bake with the pie- that way the cook gets the first sample). Bake for 50-70 minutes or until center is set. Cool to room temperature before serving.
KENTUCKY PECAN PIE (LIGHTER RECIPE)
Don't say no to dessert just yet! This lighter pecan pie has the same great Kentucky flavors as the original.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour and the salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoons more water can be added if necessary).
- Gather pastry into a ball. Shape into flattened round on lightly floured surface. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate about 45 minutes or until dough is firm and cold, yet pliable. This allows the shortening to become slightly firm, which helps make the baked pastry more flaky. If refrigerated longer, let pastry soften slightly before rolling.
- Heat oven to 375°F. With floured rolling pin, roll pastry into round 2 inches larger than upside-down 9-inch glass pie plate. Fold pastry into fourths; place in pie plate. Unfold and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side. Trim overhanging edge of pastry 1 inch from rim of pie plate. Fold and roll pastry under, even with plate; flute as desired.
- In large bowl, beat sugar, margarine, corn syrup, bourbon, salt, egg product and vanilla with wire whisk or hand beater. Stir in pecans, oats and chocolate chips. Pour into pastry-lined pie plate. Cover edge with 2- to 3-inch strip of foil to prevent excessive browning.
- Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until crust is brown and filling is set, removing foil for last 15 minutes of baking. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 78 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 44 g, TransFat 3 1/2 g
KENTUCKY PECAN PIE
Hold on to your derby! This pecan pie goes beyond the original sweet, nutty delight and captures the flavors and traditions of Kentucky.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In medium bowl, mix flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoons more water can be added if necessary).
- Gather pastry into a ball. Shape into flattened round on lightly floured surface. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate about 45 minutes or until dough is firm and cold, yet pliable. This allows the shortening to become slightly firm, which helps make the baked pastry more flaky. If refrigerated longer, let pastry soften slightly before rolling.
- Heat oven to 375°F. With floured rolling pin, roll pastry into round 2 inches larger than upside-down 9-inch glass pie plate. Fold pastry into fourths; place in pie plate. Unfold and ease into plate, pressing firmly against bottom and side. Trim overhanging edge of pastry 1 inch from rim of pie plate. Fold and roll pastry under, even with plate; flute as desired.
- In large bowl, beat sugar, butter, corn syrup, bourbon, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the eggs with wire whisk or hand beater. Stir in pecans and chocolate chips. Pour into pastry-lined pie plate. Cover edge of pastry with 2- to 3-inch strip of foil to prevent excessive browning.
- Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until set, removing foil for last 15 minutes of baking. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 630, Carbohydrate 75 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 44 g, TransFat 2 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality pecans. This will give your pie the best possible flavor and texture.
- Chop the pecans finely. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the pie and prevent them from clumping together.
- Toast the pecans before using them. This will enhance their flavor and make them more fragrant.
- Use a good quality dark chocolate. This will give your pie a rich, decadent flavor.
- Don't overcook the pie. The center of the pie should still be slightly jiggly when you take it out of the oven.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld together.
Conclusion:
Kentucky Pecan Pie is a delicious and classic Southern dessert. With its rich, buttery filling and flaky crust, it's sure to be a hit at any gathering. If you're looking for a special dessert to make for your next party or potluck, this pie is a great option. Just be sure to follow the tips above to ensure that your pie turns out perfect.
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