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!
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Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 510kcal
Ingredients
- 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 90mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g
Nutrition Disclaimer
The Chef Marcy is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.