Kentucky Derby Pie with Bourbon, Chocolate Chips, and Nuts
This gooey, chocolate-studded Kentucky Derby Pie is a Southern classic made with a buttery deep-dish crust, toasted pecans and walnuts, sweet chocolate chips, and a splash of Kentucky bourbon. It’s rich, indulgent, and perfect for Derby Day, holidays, or whenever you need a show-stopping dessert!
Yield: 8 slices
Calories: 510kcal
Materials
- 1 deep-dish pie crust store-bought or homemade, 9-inch
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon optional
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- ¾ cup chopped pecans toasted
- ½ cup chopped walnuts toasted
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges. Set aside on a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, beat melted butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract and bourbon.
- Whisk in the flour and salt until well combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips, pecans, and walnuts until evenly distributed.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and spread evenly. Cover the edges of the crust with foil to prevent over-browning.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly gooey and puffed.
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Notes
💡 Tips:
- 🥃 For a non-alcoholic version, replace bourbon with 2 tsp vanilla extract.
- 🔥 Toast the nuts for 8 minutes at 350°F before adding – it enhances flavor.
- 🧁 Top each slice with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- ❄️ This pie freezes well: wrap in plastic and foil, thaw in fridge overnight.