Run For The Roses Pie II

It's a true Kentucky favorite. This pie combines semi-sweet chocolate with walnuts for a truly decadent experience. Accompany with ice cream if desired.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 616 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups chopped walnuts
• ⅓ cup light corn syrup
• ⅓ cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
• 3 tablespoons bourbon
• ⅓ cup unsulfured molasses
• 3 tablespoons half-and-half cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large, heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, molasses, butter, bourbon, vanilla and salt. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove pan from heat and let mixture cool.

Step 3

In a small bowl, beat eggs with half-and-half until blended. Mix eggs into cooled syrup mixture until well incorporated. Stir in walnuts and chocolate chips. Pour the filling into pie crust.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm or at room temperature.