Kentucky Derby Pie is a gooey Southern classic filled with chocolate chips, chopped pecans, and a splash of bourbon in a custardy filling that bakes into a fudgy texture. It requires minimal mixing and delivers restaurant-quality results in under an hour.
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Preheat oven to 325ºF
Whisk eggs and add brown sugar, corn syrup, and flour until fully incorporated.
Stir in vanilla, butter, and bourbon
Dust the chocolate chips with a bit of flour before adding them to the pie to help keep them from sinking to the bottom. Add chocolate chips and pecans and give it a good stir
Pour into prepared pie shell and bake in center of oven for 60 minutes
Remove from oven and let cool completely
Slice and serve
Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days. Serve chilled or reheat gently at 300°F for 10 minutes; do not freeze.
Yes. Bourbon is optional and adds depth; omit it or substitute 2 tbsp vanilla extract or water without changing the texture or bake time.
Bake until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly when you shake the pan—about 35–40 minutes at 350°F. It continues to firm up as it cools.
Yes. Use a thawed or frozen 9-inch prepared crust; if frozen, add 5–10 minutes to bake time and check for doneness by edge firmness.
Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days. Serve chilled or warm it gently in a 300°F oven for 10 minutes. Do not freeze.
Yes. Try semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips, or substitute 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or additional pecans for the chips.
