Simple Kentucky Derby Pie

Simple Kentucky Derby Pie

This decadent pie is a true winner! This Simple Kentucky Derby Pie is a delicious combination of pecan pie meets chocolate chip pie. In addition, it has become the traditional dessert to eat during the derby!

Simple Kentucky Derby Pie on a plate

Have you ever been to Kentucky? I lived in Lexington for two years while obtaining my Master’s Degree from the University of Kentucky and it’s so beautiful there. Sprawling horse farms, white picket fences, and Kentucky Blue Grass that goes on for miles! The grass is so green it looks blue!

Kentucky has many rich traditions. However, nothing says Kentucky more than the famous Kentucky Derby! It takes place every year at Churchill Downs in Louisville just a short ride from Lexington. It’s considered the most legendary of all thoroughbred horse races and is held the first Saturday in May. Americans all over the country partake, in one way or another, in the traditions of the derby. Some of these traditions include women wear the most interesting and beautiful hats, drinking mint juleps, decking out in your finest threads, and one of my personal favorites, eating Kentucky Derby Pie!

Simple Kentucky Derby Pie with ice cream on a plate

History of the Kentucky Derby Pie

In 1950, the Melrose Inn in Prospect, Kentucky, made this pie as a speciality pastry. Walter and Leaudra Kern, who eventually trademarked the name “Derby Pie” created this recipe for their restaurant. Although their recipe has been kept secret, this Simple Kentucky Derby Pie is rich, decadent, and most importantly easy to whip up. Just add all the ingredients to the bowl, mix and spread into your prepared pie crust. Done! Given the response from many willing participants, this pie crossed the finishing line first!

The Derby is just around the corner! Are you ready to try this winning pie? Then let’s get started…

Simple Kentucky Derby Pie-Ingredients

Brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, salt, pecans, pure vanilla extract, butter (melted), eggs and semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Brown sugar, granulated sugar, flour, salt, pecans, pure vanilla extract, butter (melted), eggs and semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small sauce pan, melt butter. Let cool.

Melted butter in a small sauce pan

Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a hand mixer, add eggs, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, butter (cooled) and beat until combined. (Make sure the butter is cooled or it can curdle the eggs!)

Melted butter, eggs, brown sugar, sugar, vanilla in a mixing bowl

Add flour, salt and pecans. Beat until combined.

Add flour and chopped pecans to the ingredients

Stir in chocolate chips.

Stir in chocolate chips to the pie batter

Who knew there are all-in one pie shells? These make this recipe even EASIER! Love these!

All-in-one single pie crusts

Pour into an unbaked 9-inch pie shell.

Poured pie ingredients in the unbaked pie shell

Bake for 45-50 minutes. If the pie is browning too quickly place a piece of tin foil over the top of the pie. Remove and let cool.

Baked Kentucky Derby Pie

Serve at room temperature.

Simple Kentucky Derby Pie on a plate

If desired add a scoop of your favorite ice cream! Enjoy!

Simple Kentucky Derby Pie with Ice Cream

For more decadent pies try my:

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Double Chocolate Fudge Pie

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Simple Kentucky Derby Pie

Simple Kentucky Derby Pie

This decadent pie is a true winner! This Simple Kentucky Derby Pie is a delicious combination of pecan pie meets chocolate chip pie. In addition, it has become the traditional dessert to eat during the derby!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert, Pies
Cuisine American, Kentucky
Servings 1 9 inch pie

Equipment

  • Stand mixer with paddle attachment or hand mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup butter melted and cooled
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 9-inch pie shell unbaked

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a small sauce pan, melt butter. Let cool.
  • Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a hand mixer, add eggs, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, butter (cooled) and beat until combined.
  • Add flour, salt and pecans. Beat until combined.
  • Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Pour into an unbaked 9-inch pie shell.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes. If the pie is browning too quickly place a piece of tin foil over the top of the pie.
  • Remove and let cool.
  • Serve at room temperature. If desired add a scoop of your favorite ice cream!
  • Enjoy!
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Simple Kentucky Derby Pie with Ice Cream
Simple Kentucky Derby Pie
Simple Kentucky Derby Pie
Simple Kentucky Derby Pie

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