Description
A delicious and rich dessert pie featuring a chocolate and nut filling, perfect for celebrating the Kentucky Derby.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unbaked pie crust
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup bourbon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar until well blended.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and bourbon (if using) to the mixture and stir until smooth.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
- Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the filling is set and the top is golden brown.
- Allow to cool before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Serve with whipped cream for added richness.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the bourbon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg