Derby weekend arrived and I decided to bake up a treat to bring to our family gathering. After some research, and twisting of arms, I came to possess a fabulous recipe.
This pie is out-of-this-world good on flavor and I, proudly, received rave reviews :)
Enjoy it warm from the oven, but I suggest you let it cool overnight before enjoying- it gives all the ingredients a chance to truly mesh with each other and the result is divine!
KENTUCKY DERBY PIE
Ingredients:
2 Large Eggs1 Cup of Sugar
1/2 Cup of Unsalted Butter (melted)
2 Tablespoons of Bourbon (this is optional, but a "real" Derby pie has the Bourbon)
3 Tablespoons of Corn Starch
1 Cup of Semisweet Chocolate Chips
1 Cup of Chopped Pecans1 9-inch Pie Shell (Do not pre-bake shell)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with foil.
In a medium-size mixing bowl, use a whisk to gently beat eggs (just mix them, do not let eggs get too frothy.) Add sugar a little at a time, whisking until sugar is fully blended with eggs.
Add melted butter and bourbon to egg/sugar mix. Whisk until blended. Add cornstarch, whisk until blended.
Add pecans and chocolate chips to mix. Use a spatula to stir until pecans and chips are evenly mixed in.
Pour mix into pie shell. Place pie on foil-lined cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
Cool for at least one hour prior to serving. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.
Some people like Derby pie cold, but it is also served warm. If you have left-over pie or wish to make the pie ahead of time, it will keep in the refrigerator for a week. When serving pie that has been refrigerated, warm slices in the microwave, or warm the entire pie in the oven at 350 degrees for fifteen minutes prior to serving.
Enjoy!
