This delicious Kentucky Derby pie has a sweet, chocolaty pecan filling that's got just a touch of bourbon in it for a delicious caramel flavor.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
1 hr 50 mins
Total Time
2 hr
Calories
521 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Bake pecans in preheated oven until toasted, about 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Check pecans after 30 minutes. Allow pecans to cool completely.
Step 3
Whisk eggs, brown sugar, light corn syrup, flour, butter, white sugar, bourbon, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth. Fold pecan pieces and chocolate chips into the egg mixture until combined; pour into prepared pie crust.
Step 4
Bake in preheated oven until pie is set, 50 to 60 minutes. Serve warm or chilled.
Step 5
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Spread pecans out on a cookie sheet.