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.

Kentucky Derby Pie

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. 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!

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

 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

4.86 from 7 votes

By Christin Mahrlig

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Total: 50 minutes
Servings: 8
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.
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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.

Notes

Let pie cool to room temperature if you want pretty slices. If you want it served warm, you can reheat the slices in the microwave briefly.

Nutrition

Calories: 636kcal

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Disclosure: This post and Giveaway have been sponsored by Diamond Walnuts. All opinions stated are my own.

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54 Comments

  1. Kimberly Harrison says:

    Everyone loves it when I add walnuts to my chocolate chip cookies!

  2. Rita Deniston says:

    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.

  3. Shelby says:

    Love walnuts out of the bag and in my brownies!

  4. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says:

    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 ๐Ÿ™‚

  5. Mommar6 says:

    I love chopping walnuts very finely and putting them in chocolate chip cookies.

  6. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says:

    Wow wow wow, this looks all kinds of amazing! SO yum ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. Susan Christy says:

    Hope you got my email yesterday! Thank you.

  8. Ally says:

    I like walnuts in baklava!

  9. Melissa says:

    I love walnuts, especially in chocolate walnut fudge.

  10. Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen says:

    My mouth is watering – this pie looks amazing! I’ve never heard of walnut pie before – thanks for introducing me to it!