Editor’s Note: This article has been updated since its original publication date. (2024)
My first taste of Derby Pie was in Kentucky several decades ago. One word describes it, delicious! the Chesterfield Inn was kind enough to share their recipe. This recipe is ideal for a holiday celebration or anytime you’re looking for something that is extra special.
Chesterfield Inn Kentucky Derby Pie
Ingredients:
¾ c butter, melted and cooled
¾ c sugar
3/8 c brown sugar
3/4 c flour
3 ea eggs, beaten lightly
4 1/2T bourbon
¾ t salt
1 1/2t vanilla extract
1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c walnuts, coarse chopped
1ea 8″pie shell, unbaked
Preheat oven to 350F
In mixer, cream together butter and sugars. Add flour, then eggs, bourbon, salt and vanilla.
Spread the chocolate chips and nuts in the bottom of the pie shell.
Pour in the filling
Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until it set.
Cool
Serve with bourbon caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream.
Image courtesy of the Chesterfield Inn
Feature Photo by Elizabeth Coetzee, Food styling by Stevie Stewart
