Best 10 Kentucky Race Day Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipes

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In the heart of Kentucky, where horse racing and bourbon reign supreme, lies a culinary treasure that embodies the spirit of the Bluegrass State: the Kentucky Race Day Chocolate Pecan Pie. This decadent dessert is a harmonious blend of rich chocolate, crunchy pecans, and a velvety filling, all enveloped in a flaky, golden crust. As the thoroughbreds thunder down the track, indulge in a slice of this pie, a true champion among sweets.

Accompanying this star of the show are two equally enticing recipes: the Kentucky Derby Pie and the Southern Pecan Pie. The Kentucky Derby Pie boasts a decadent filling of chocolate, walnuts, and bourbon, while the Southern Pecan Pie showcases the irresistible combination of pecans, corn syrup, and butter. Each pie is a testament to the culinary heritage of Kentucky, offering a unique taste experience that captures the essence of the region.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

KENTUCKY PECAN PIE



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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

3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 pie shell (9 inches), unbaked

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 CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE



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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

3 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon, optional
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or chopped walnuts
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
1 egg white, lightly beaten
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

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 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 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 CHOCOLATE-PECAN PIE



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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

2 large eggs
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup corn syrup (such as Karo®)
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup pecans, chopped
½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut (such as Bob's Red Mill®)
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell

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 PECAN PIE



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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

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening
2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 cup corn syrup
2 tablespoons bourbon, if desired
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 cup pecan halves or broken pecans
1 bag (6 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)

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

DERBY PIE WITH PECANS



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Derby pecan pie with chocolate chips and Kentucky bourbon added! Serve with fresh whipped cream.

Provided by Wendy Womack

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 large eggs
1 cup white sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups chopped pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9-inch pie pan with pie crust.
  • Beat butter and eggs together in a bowl. Add sugar and flour, mixing well. Gently fold in pecans, chocolate chips, and bourbon. Pour filling into the pie shell.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.6 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 42.7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 138.4 mg, Sugar 37.5 g

KENTUCKY CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE



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

Provided by Cyn2938

Categories     Pie

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup sugar
1 cup white corn syrup
4 eggs
1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts
1 cup chocolate chips
2 -3 tablespoons Bourbon (optional)
1 unbaked pie shell

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 Mix all ingredients together and pour into pie shell.
  • Bake 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.3, Fat 37.6, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 136.2, Sodium 262.3, Carbohydrate 83.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 48.6, Protein 6.8

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 PECAN PIE



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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

1 cup white corn syrup
1 cup packed brown sugar
⅓ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup butter, melted
3 eggs
1 cup chopped pecans
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

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

Tips:

  • For a richer chocolate flavor, use a high-quality cocoa powder, such as Dutch-process cocoa.
  • To ensure the pie filling sets properly, make sure to let it cool completely before serving.
  • If you don't have a pie crust on hand, you can use a store-bought one. Just be sure to pre-bake it according to the package directions.
  • Feel free to get creative with the toppings. You can add a dollop of whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a sprinkling of chopped pecans.
  • To make the pie ahead of time, bake it and let it cool completely. Then, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, let it come to room temperature for about an hour before serving.

Conclusion:

This Kentucky Race Day Chocolate Pecan Pie is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor, creamy pecan filling, and flaky pie crust, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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