Kentucky Derby Pie Recipe
Kentucky Derby Pie is a classic Southern dessert featuring chocolate chips, walnuts, and bourbon baked into a rich, buttery filling.
It’s famously associated with Kentucky’s annual Derby festivities but delicious enough to enjoy anytime.
Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1¼ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 ready-made pie crust (9-inch size)
Recipe Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and gather all ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar.
- Add lightly beaten eggs and melted butter to the bowl, stirring until well blended.
- Stir in Kentucky bourbon, chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and salt, mixing thoroughly until combined.
- Pour the filling evenly into the prepared 9-inch pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes or until the filling has set.
- Remove from the oven, place the pie on a wire rack, and allow it to cool completely before serving.
Storage Instructions
- Room Temperature: Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Refrigeration: To prolong freshness, refrigerate the pie, covered, for up to 5 days. Allow slices to reach room temperature or gently warm before serving.
- Freezing: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and serve at room temperature.
What is a traditional Kentucky Derby pie?
Traditional Kentucky Derby Pie typically contains chocolate chips, walnuts or pecans, Kentucky bourbon, and a rich buttery filling baked in a pie crust. It is commonly associated with the Kentucky Derby horse race.
What is Dolly Parton’s favorite pie?
Dolly Parton has famously mentioned that her favorite pie is walnut pie, which is similar to a pecan pie but made with walnuts.
What’s the difference between a Derby-Pie and a pecan pie?
The main difference is that a Derby Pie typically includes chocolate chips, walnuts, and bourbon, while a pecan pie features pecans in a sweet, syrupy filling without chocolate or bourbon.
What dessert is served at the Kentucky Derby?
Kentucky Derby Pie is the most famous dessert served during the Kentucky Derby festivities, often accompanied by other Southern favorites like mint juleps and bourbon-based treats.
Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 2 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1¼ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 ready-made pie crust 9-inch size
Recipe Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and sugar.
- Add the lightly beaten eggs and melted butter to the bowl and stir until well blended.
- Next, add the Kentucky bourbon, chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until combined.
- Pour the filling evenly into the prepared 9-inch pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the filling has set.
- Remove the pie from the oven, place it on a wire rack, and allow it to cool completely before serving.
