Kentucky Derby Chocolate Pecan Pie
The Kentucky Derby Chocolate Pecan Pie is a popular dessert served at the Kentucky Derby horse race.
This is non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Ingredients
- 1 ounce Pie crust
- 1 cup Pecans
- 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 3 large Eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine the pecans and chocolate chips.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Stir in the sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
- Gradually add the cooled butter mixture to the beaten eggs, stirring constantly.
- Pour the pecan and chocolate mixture into the pie crust.
- Pour the butter and egg mixture over the pecan and chocolate mixture.
- Bake for 50 minutes, or until the pie is set.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 30g47%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 6g12%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.