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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
You can use a refrigerated pie crust or make a homemade flaky pie crust.
Watch the short video below to see how easy this recipe is to make.
Chocolate Walnut Pie
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
Bourbon Whipped Cream
- 1 cup cold heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tablespoon bourbon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Shape pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate and crimp the edges.
- Scatter the walnuts and chocolate chips on top of pie crust.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together both sugars and flour.
- Add eggs, melted butter, bourbon, vanilla, and salt and stir until smooth.
- Pour on top of chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Place in oven for 40 to 45 minutes, until set.
- To make bourbon whipped cream, beat heavy cream with an electric mixer until it starts to thicken, add confectioners’ sugar and bourbon and continue to beat until the consistency of whipped cream.
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Disclosure: This post and Giveaway have been sponsored by Diamond Walnuts. All opinions stated are my own.
Everyone loves it when I add walnuts to my chocolate chip cookies!
I first had the Kentucky Derby Pie in 1980, in Chattanooga Tn, served warm with Vanilla Ice Cream. I was in heaven. So warm and gooey melted chocolate. I have made it several times over the years. So easy to make. You should try it.
Love walnuts out of the bag and in my brownies!
I feel so deprived – I’ve never had a Kentucky Derby pie before! Sorry you won’t be able to attend this year – but dang – this pie though – this pie would make me all sorts of happy 🙂
I love chopping walnuts very finely and putting them in chocolate chip cookies.
Wow wow wow, this looks all kinds of amazing! SO yum 🙂
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I like walnuts in baklava!
I love walnuts, especially in chocolate walnut fudge.
My mouth is watering – this pie looks amazing! I’ve never heard of walnut pie before – thanks for introducing me to it!
Holy yum, this looks good!! And I love the idea of bourbon whipped cream.. my bourbon-loving hubby would definitely dig that!
I have a super simple recipe to make candied walnuts and they’re my moms favorite. I make a big batch and send her some since she lives across the country. It’s a recipe she taught me to make so I love that I can make it for her now. And second favorite is cranberry, walnut, oatmeal cookies.
This is one amazing pie! I’ve never had a chocolate walnut pie before but it looks and sounds fantastic! Yay, so fun about your husband’s aunt’s horse too 🙂
I love adding walnuts, apple slices and blue cheese crumbles when making a salad.
I LOOOOOVE adding walnuts to spinach salads, especially with some strawberries or blueberries too. A chocolate walnut pie, however, sounds phenomenal.
I love to use walnuts in fudge and brownies.
Love all of this food surrounding the Derby! It doesn’t get better than that pile of gorgeous walnuts and chocolate! Pinned 🙂
Marvelous pie for a marvelous event. I love Diamond Walnuts. I use them constantly—cookies & in my oatmeal just about daily.
I’ve never had a walnut chocolate pie before, but I love pecan pies and I’m guessing this one is ten times better! I used to live in the south and I’m missing it right now!
My favorite way to eat walnuts is to add them to brownies or chocolate chip cookies! Yum! Not the same without walnuts!