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KENTUCKY BOURBON PIE

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Give pecan pie a serious upgrade with our Kentucky Bourbon Pie. Fashioned after George Kern's Derby Pie recipe, the recipe's combination of chocolate, bourbon, and pecans has earned it a spot as one of the South's most beloved desserts. It's stacked with unexpected layers of flavor and texture, from the pecan-chocolate chip mixture sprinkled over the crust to the creamy bourbon filling. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings to cool off and complement the pie's richness.From the chocolate to the pecans to the bourbon, this pie exemplifies Southern comfort and hospitality. It will be the new favorite addition to your Kentucky Derby watch party spread, but it can be enjoyed year-round. Bring this pie to Thanksgiving and even Grandma will be asking you for the recipe. You'll want to bookmark this new take on a Southern classic.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Time 3h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 (14.1-oz.) pkg. refrigerated piecrusts
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup (2 oz.) unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons (1 oz.) bourbon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon table salt
Whipped cream and chocolate shavings

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°F. Fit piecrust into a 9-inch metal pie plate; crimp edges. Sprinkle pecans and chocolate chips evenly over piecrust.
Whisk together corn syrup, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high; boil, whisking occasionally, until sugars are dissolved, about 5 minutes.
Whisk together eggs, butter, flour, bourbon, vanilla, and salt in a heatproof bowl. Slowly pour 1/3 cup of the hot corn syrup mixture into egg mixture, whisking constantly until fully incorporated. Whisk in remaining hot corn syrup mixture until smooth. Pour filling over pecan mixture in piecrust.
Bake in preheated oven until pie edges are set and begin to puff up, but pie center is still slightly jiggly, 45 to 50 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely to room temperature, about 2 hours. Slice and garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

KENTUCKY PECAN PIE

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This rich, dense Kentucky pecan pie recipe is perfect for your next party. It features a delicious dark chocolate filling topped with plenty of toasted pecans. -Emily Baldwin, Fort Collins, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 pie shell (9 inches), unbaked

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, corn syrup, brown sugar, flour, vanilla and salt. Stir in pecans, chocolate chips and butter. Pour into crust. Cover edge with foil. , Bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Remove foil; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 calories, Fat 29g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 75g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

DERBY PIE

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This is a variation of a pecan pie that blends chocolate chips and bourbon to make a rich and very tasty pie. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

Provided by Kelly Carmichael

Categories Desserts Pies Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 1h29m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (9 inch) store-bought pie crust, unbaked
3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
¾ teaspoon instant coffee granules
¾ cup chopped pecans
¾ cup white sugar
3 eggs
¾ cup white corn syrup
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Press pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork.
Bake pie crust in the preheated oven until it looks dry, 4 to 5 minutes. Let cool. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Pour bourbon whiskey into a small pot; heat over very low heat. Stir in instant coffee until dissolved. Stir in pecans.
Beat sugar and eggs together in a bowl until well blended. Beat in corn syrup, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Fold in pecan mixture and chocolate chips. Pour mixture into the pie crust.
Bake in the preheated oven until filling is firm and golden brown and crust is lightly browned, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely before slicing, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 calories, Carbohydrate 64.3 g, Cholesterol 92.6 mg, Fat 30.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 225.4 mg, Sugar 36.2 g