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A slice of Kentucky Derby Day Pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting on top.
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5 from 5 votes

Kentucky Chocolate Walnut Pie

With a flaky, buttery crust and rich filling, this Kentucky Chocolate Walnut Pie is a state favorite, especially on Derby Day! It's amazing with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Additional Time2 hours
Total Time3 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 -10 servings
Calories: 603kcal
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

Filling

  • 1 ¼ cups coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup salted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 Tablespoons vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare and roll out a pie crust, then transfer it to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp the edges of the crust.
  • Add the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips to the pie shell.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt, then pour into the pie crust over the chocolate chips and nuts.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until the pie is looking set and doesn't jiggle on top. You may need to cover the edges of the crust with a pie guard or foil if it is browning too much before the middle looks done.
  • Cool for 2 hours before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 603kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 429IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3mg