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!
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!
