Why in the world am I posting this in November, instead of May? Because my brother loves it and it has replaced a cake as his birthday dessert. And his birthday is coming up soon. And everyone loves this pie. And it's time to get crackin' on those special desserts for holiday parties. Who doesn't love chocolate, pecans and bourbon? Really.
Kentucky Derby Pie
1/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs, well beaten
3/4 cup light corn syrup (Karo)
1/4 tsp. salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons of the best bourbon
9" unbaked pie shell
Make your favorite recipe for a pie shell. If you wimp out and buy one, don't tell me about it. Learn to make one -- they are so much better tasting. Anyway, have it ready and waiting for your scrumptious filling.
Cream the butter and sugar, about 5 minutes will make it nice and fluffy. Add eggs, corn syrup, salt and vanilla and blend well. Stir in the chocolate chips, pecans and bourbon by hand. Pour into the prepared pie shell, and bake in a preheated 375 degree Farenheit oven (350 degrees if using a glass pan) for 45 minutes or so ... the center should barley jiggle and it should look baked through and deep golden brown. Serve slightly warm with whipped cream. Traditionally served on Kentucky Derby Weekend in Louisville, KY ... or at my brother's annual birthday dinner. Enjoy whenever you like!
Kentucky Derby Pie
1/4 cup butter
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs, well beaten
3/4 cup light corn syrup (Karo)
1/4 tsp. salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons of the best bourbon
9" unbaked pie shell
Make your favorite recipe for a pie shell. If you wimp out and buy one, don't tell me about it. Learn to make one -- they are so much better tasting. Anyway, have it ready and waiting for your scrumptious filling.
Cream the butter and sugar, about 5 minutes will make it nice and fluffy. Add eggs, corn syrup, salt and vanilla and blend well. Stir in the chocolate chips, pecans and bourbon by hand. Pour into the prepared pie shell, and bake in a preheated 375 degree Farenheit oven (350 degrees if using a glass pan) for 45 minutes or so ... the center should barley jiggle and it should look baked through and deep golden brown. Serve slightly warm with whipped cream. Traditionally served on Kentucky Derby Weekend in Louisville, KY ... or at my brother's annual birthday dinner. Enjoy whenever you like!
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