My Kentucky Derby Chocolate Pie Recipe

Name: My Kentucky Derby Chocolate Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 whole eggs large, or 2 jumbo eggs; ⅛ cup corn oil or vegetable oil, something neutral tasting; 3/4 cup flour, all-purpose; 3/4 cup sugar granulated white; 3/4 cup brown sugar, light packed; 2 1/4 stick butter or baking margarine, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups pecans or walnuts, chopped; 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet); 1 each pie shell (9 inch) unbaked; 1 pint heavy whipping cream whipped and sweetened, or vanilla ice cream (optional); 16 ounces chocolate syrup Hershey's or other, warmed (optional)

Servings: persons

3 whole eggs large, or 2 jumbo eggs
⅛ cup corn oil or vegetable oil, something neutral tasting
3/4 cup flour, all-purpose
3/4 cup sugar granulated white
3/4 cup brown sugar, light packed
2 1/4 stick butter or baking margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups pecans or walnuts, chopped
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
1 each pie shell (9 inch) unbaked
1 pint heavy whipping cream whipped and sweetened, or vanilla ice cream (optional)
16 ounces chocolate syrup Hershey's or other, warmed (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 325F (160C) degrees.
2
In a large bowl, beat the eggs on high speed until foamy, about 3 minutes.
3
Beat in vanilla and oil just until incorporated.
4
Beat in flour and both sugars until well blended.
5
Beat in softened butter.
6
Stir in nuts and chocolate chips.
7
Pour into the unbaked pie shell and smooth top.
8
Bake on middle rack of oven for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 min.
9
or until knife inserted halfway between edge and center comes out clean and top is golden brown (watch browning of crust---may need to cover edges with foil if browning too quickly).
10
Cool on wire rack.
11
Serve warm or at room temperature with warm chocolate syrup and whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.

2357

kcal

Calories

159

Fat

210

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 whole eggs large, or 2 jumbo eggs, ⅛ cup corn oil or vegetable oil, something neutral tasting, 3/4 cup flour, all-purpose, 3/4 cup sugar granulated white, and more.

Yes, My Kentucky Derby Chocolate Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

My Kentucky Derby Chocolate Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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