Kentucky Chocolate Pecan Pie

Name: Kentucky Chocolate Pecan Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 2 large egg yolks; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2/3 cup light corn syrup; 1/3 cup butter, melted; 2 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon, optional; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Dash salt; 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or chopped walnuts; 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches); 1 egg white, lightly beaten; 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

This is our Test Kitchen's version of the regional classic. The chocolate pecan pie is infused with Kentucky bourbon.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

3 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon, optional
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dash salt
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or chopped walnuts
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
1 egg white, lightly beaten
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, yolks, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, bourbon if desired, vanilla and salt. Stir in nuts.
Brush pastry shell with egg white. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Pour filling over chips. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Dollop on pie just before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 684 calories, 44g fat (19g saturated fat), 199mg cholesterol, 282mg sodium, 69g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.

Originally published as Derby Pie in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2006 Released to WEB

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jmkasprak

Dec 26, 2014

Delicious! The bourbon flavor becomes a little stronger after a day in the refrigerator.
Brenda2772

Dec 9, 2012

Easy and delicious!
hunterjosie

Nov 19, 2011

My wife made this it is deliceous we are makeing it for a Thanksgiving party
lenorw

Oct 20, 2011

Made this several times and never lasts long! This is delicious!
lurky27

Mar 21, 2009

This pie is very good, but it MUST be made in a deep dish pie shell. I made it in a regular pie shell and it just couldn't hold all of the filling.