Kentucky Derby Pie
When I was young my family lived in Louisville, Kentucky. I wanted to race in the Kentucky Derby. I had a rather vivid imagination, so I named my horse and painted pictures of my silks. Too bad I was already taller than most jockeys. Oh…and did I mention I have no idea how to ride a horse?
So, since my racing career never made it out of the starting gate, I now opt for the next best thing. Every May on Derby weekend I make a Kentucky Derby Pie. My recipe is courtesy of an old Southern Living clipping. Although I cheat and use a refrigerated pie crust, the filling is rich with Kentucky’s Maker’s Mark bourbon and the chocolate and pecan topping is decadent.
Is it a winner? You bet.
CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE a.k.a. Kentucky Derby Pie (Southern Living)
1/2 (15 oz) package refrigerated piecrusts
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup (6 oz) semisweet chocolate morsels
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup
1/4 cup bourbon (or substitute water)
4 large eggs
2 tspn cornmeal
1/2 tspn salt
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 tspn vanilla extract
FIT piecrust into a 9-inch pieplate according to package directions, fold edges under and crimp.
SPRINKLE chopped pecans and chocolate morsels evenly onto the bottom of the piecrust, set aside
COMBINE sugars, corn syrup and bourbon in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
WHISK together eggs and remaining ingredients. Gradually stir about one-fourth hot mixture into egg mixture; add to remaining hot mixture, stirring constantly. Pour filling into piecrust.
BAKE at 325 degrees for 55 minutes; cool.
Yea! You posted! You feel better now, don’t you?
Looks lucious and sounds wonderful! Did you drink mint juleps out of your Derby glasses too? Remind me to visit you next Derby Day.
I have never had nor made a Derby Pie. It looks and sounds fantastic!
Bakingblonde – Wow! Thanks for stopping by. I’m a huge fan.
Mom – No, we didn’t drink out of the glasses. Somehow we’ve managed to break all but one. Do visit next May!
Kenny – Of course I feel better.
@bakingblonde- You must at least try a taste of Derby Pie. You have not experienced dessert until you taste Derby Pie.
Have you ever made the pie with a home made pie crust? I recommend chocolate cinnamon graham crackers…it adds to the already rich chocolate flavor! Enjoy!
What a great idea. Maybe it’s a southern thing, but I’ve always had dreams of going to the Kentucky Derby–spending an insane amount of money on my hat of course. And, now, I want this pie. Now.
Amanda – I never made it to the actual Derby, but we lived in the Louisville, Kentucky area again for a few years after Kenny and I got married. Through my work I was lucky enough to hit the races a few times. Since it was with clients, I got to see the “posh” side of the experience – hats and all. I never wore a hat, but absolutely adored the people watching! Hope you can make it sometime. It really is a lot of fun. Also regarding the pie – it is big time yummy! Hope you enjoy the recipe.