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Kentucky Chocolate Walnut Pie

Name: Kentucky Chocolate Walnut Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 refrigerated pie crust; 1 1/4 cups toasted walnuts; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 stick butter (8 tablespoons),, melted and cooled; 2 eggs,, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons bourbon; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; pinch of salt; 1 cup cold heavy cream; 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon bourbon

This gooey homemade pie is full of chocolate chips and walnuts and only takes a few minutes of prep time. Serve with bourbon whipped cream for a Derby Day treat.

Prep10 min
Cook40 min
Total50 min
Serves8
Rating4.9

There’s nothing like the Kentucky Derby. The excitement of those 2 minutes is unparalleled. Being there in person is something I’ve gotten to enjoy three times. My grandfather was from Louisville and every time I hear “My Old Kentucky Home” played, I get misty-eyed, as he did.

Kentucky Derby Pie has a gooey chocolate and walnut filling with a splash of bourbon. Top with bourbon whipped cream!

There’s nothing like the Kentucky Derby. The excitement of those 2 minutes is unparalleled. Being there in person is something I’ve gotten to enjoy three times. My grandfather was from Louisville and every time I hear “My Old Kentucky Home” played, I get misty-eyed, as he did.

We won’t be at the Derby this year, but we will be at home cheering on my husband’s aunt’s horse. She bred Upstart in Bedford, NY and after decades of breeding thoroughbreds, this will be her first Derby contender.

Kentucky Derby Pie has a gooey chocolate and walnut filling with a splash of bourbon. Topped with bourbon whipped cream for a fabulous southern dessert!

Besides a Mint Julep (or two) the thing I look forward to the most Derby Day is the pie. Kentucky Derby Pie is like a pecan pie, only with walnuts and chocolate, and usually a splash of Kentucky bourbon. And it is so good!

This Kentucky Chocolate Walnut Derby Pie is super easy to make and if using a pre-made crust, it only takes minutes to prepare and about 40 minutes in the oven. The hardest part is waiting for it to cool enough before you slice it so that the pieces hold their form.

Kentucky Derby Pie has a gooey chocolate and walnut filling with a splash of bourbon. Topped with bourbon whipped cream for a truly delicious southern dessert.

You can serve Kentucky Derby Pie with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream (or try mint chocolate chip) or some Bourbon Whipped Cream.

The best part of this Kentucky Chocolate Walnut Derby Pie is the Diamond Walnuts. Diamond Walnuts are high quality, fresh tasting nuts that are grown on family farms throughout the state of California. I use them for all kinds of baking, plus I frequently sprinkle them on my salads. I love that the Diamond Chopped Walnuts already come chopped in the perfect size for this Derby Pie.

Kentucky Derby Pie has a gooey chocolate and walnut filling with a splash of bourbon. Top with bourbon whipped cream for a delicious southern dessert.

Kentucky Derby Pie has a gooey chocolate and walnut filling with a splash of bourbon.

This thick, gooey, chocolaty pie with the delicious taste and crunch of walnuts all in a buttery pie crust is the perfect addition to your Kentucky Derby Day!