Description
Kentucky Derby Day Pie is a festive dessert that captures the spirit of the Kentucky Derby with its rich flavors and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the sugar and cocoa powder.
- Add the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans and chocolate chips.
- Pour the mixture into the pre-made pie crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- Serve with whipped cream for added richness.
- Can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a festive touch, garnish with mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg