What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Simple Sensations: Delectable Derby Pie! The race may be over, but this slice of pie is a champion all year long. The spirit is kept alive in a southern tradition of semi-sweet chocolate, Kentucky bourbon, and crunchy pecans. Top it off with a dollop of whipped cream and you can find yourself cheering for this triple crown winner.
DELECTABLE DERBY PIE
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
3 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup white Karo syrup
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 10″ unbaked deep dish pie shell
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325°. Cream butter while gradually adding sugar. Add beaten eggs, Karo syrup, salt, flour, and vanilla. Add chocolate chips, nuts, and bourbon. Mix well. Pour into crust. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until set. Serve warm garnished with whipped cream.
*TIP: Do not overfill pie crust. Extra filling may be baked in a ramekin for sampling later.
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Thank you, Gail, for the wonderful pie, even without bourbon!
Joanna
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You’re right, Joanna. The chocolate makes it irresistible. 🍃😍
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True!
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Sounds fabulous
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Thank you, Sheree. It’s worth the effort, that’s for sure. 😍🍃
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Definitely a dessert icon!
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True. It never goes out of style. 🐎🍃🥃🥧
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Totallly new recipe for me. Maybe I can use up some of my bourbon.
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It’s delicious. The bourbon’s alcohol content bakes out in the oven.
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Looks amazing
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Chocolate, Bourbon, and Nuts. Mmmm. Go, Horse! 🐎
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Is there really such a thing or did you invent it?
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Actually, about 40 years ago I lived in southern Indiana……not far from Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. Derby Pie is definitely as popular a dessert as Mint Juleps are a popular cocktail. 🍃🥃🐎
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