Kentucky Derby Chocolate Pie
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Kentucky Derby Chocolate Pie
Description
This Chocolate Pie starts with a premade 9-inch pie crust serving as a sturdy base. The filling combines melted butter, sugar, flour, eggs, vanilla, and a pinch of salt, creating a creamy custard. Semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped walnuts fold into the batter, adding chocolate bursts and nutty crunch within the pie.
The pie bakes at 325°F for nearly an hour, allowing the filling to set with a slightly dense, fudgy consistency. Cooling the pie before adding the ganache is crucial for keeping the topping smooth and glossed. The ganache, made by melting chocolate chips in warm cream, adds a silky surface layer. Mini chocolate chips scattered atop provide an additional crunchy bite and enhance the chocolate flavor layers.
This dessert is a fitting choice for gatherings or special occasions where a rich chocolate pie is appreciated. Serving slightly chilled or at room temperature allows the ganache to hold its shape, balancing the creamy custard and crunchy nuts.
Ingredients
- 1 - 9 in premade pie crust
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter unsalted, melted
- 2 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 and place the premade pie shell onto a cookie sheet
- Using a large bowl, beat the melted butter, flour, sugar and salt until creamy
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla until combined
- Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts
- Pour the batter into the pie shell and bake in the oven for 55-65 minutes
- Allow cooling completely before topping with chocolate ganache
Chocolate Ganache
- Using a small pot, bring the cream to a simmer
- Pour the chocolate chips into a medium bowl and then pour the hot cream over it
- Whisk until smooth
- Spoon the ganache onto the pie and spread evenly
- Sprinkle the mini chocolate chips on top
- Allow the ganache to harden before enjoying
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 9slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 637 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 637kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 590IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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