Decadent Kentucky Pie Recipe

A Kentucky Derby-inspired twist on classic pie! This decadent dessert boasts a buttery graham cracker crust and a rich, chocolatey filling that's both chewy and delicate. Each bite is a symphony of flavor, guaranteed to elicit 'mmmms' from everyone. Easily customizable with variations using mint chocolate, butterscotch, bourbon, or rum!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 878.9 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Decadent Kentucky Pie

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How to Make Decadent Kentucky Pie

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups granulated sugar and ½ cup all-purpose flour until well combined.
  3. Set aside.
  4. Add 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, 2 large eggs, ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the sugar-flour mixture.
  5. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  6. Pour the mixture into a 9-inch prepared graham cracker crust.
  7. Bake for 70-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  8. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
  9. **Variations:**
  10. Use 1 cup mint chocolate chips or butterscotch chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  11. Use 2 teaspoons of rum extract or bourbon extract instead of vanilla extract.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

300g

Fat

109g

Carbs

33g