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Easy Derby Pie
Derby Pie is a dessert originating from Kentucky, consisting of a luscious combination of chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and a sweet filling encased in a flaky pie crust, creating a mouthwatering treat.
Servings: 8
Calories: 487kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave.
- Whisk in the sugar and flour until well combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla to the mixture, and continue whisking until smooth.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts (or pecans) until evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into the unbaked 9-inch pie shell, spreading it evenly.
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the middle is set. You can test the doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the pie—if it comes out clean or with just a few crumbs clinging to it, the pie is ready.
- Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely before serving. This will allow the pie to set properly.
Notes
- While walnuts are traditional in this recipe, you can substitute them with pecans if desired.
- After baking, slide your pie to the back corner of the counter. This slightly cooler spot lets it set gradually over 3 hours, giving you that perfect gooey-but-sliceable texture.
- Let your butter-sugar mixture cool for about 5 minutes before stirring in the chocolate pieces. They should stay suspended throughout the filling rather than sinking.
- Enjoy it warm with vanilla ice cream, at room temperature with whipped cream, or chilled with your morning coffee.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 221mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg