Heide's Kentucky Derby Dessert

Heide's Kentucky Derby Dessert

This Kentucky Derby dessert recipe features a sweet, chocolaty pecan filling with just a hint of bourbon, which adds a delicious caramel flavor.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
60 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Calories
521 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Bake in the preheated oven until pie is set, 50 to 60 minutes. Serve warm or chilled.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Spread pecans evenly on a baking sheet.
Step 3
Increase the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 4
Bake pecans in the preheated oven until toasted, stirring halfway through, about 10 to 15 minutes total; let cool completely.
Step 5
Whisk brown sugar, corn syrup, flour, butter, white sugar, eggs, bourbon, and vanilla together in a large bowl until smooth. Fold in pecans and chocolate until well combined. Pour mixture into prepared pie crust.

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup white sugar
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 1.25 cups chopped pecans
  • 0.75 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • 0.75 cup light corn syrup
  • 0.5 cup butter, melted and cooled

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