Derby Pie was a recipe created by the Melrose Inn in Prospect Kentucky in 1950. Owners Walter and Leaudra Kern, along with their son George Kern were the creators of the derby pie. Derby pie is a recipe that consists of a delicious chocolate and walnut tart in a pie shell with pastry dough crust. Although Derby Pie is often associated with the Kentucky Derby, the story of the name surprisingly came from a family dilemma on what to name the pie. The classic “picking a name out of a hat” took place, and long and behold came about – Derby Pie!
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The name “derby pie” has been an official registered trademark of Kern’s Kitchen since 1968. Undoubtedly, the Kern’s family recipe is kept a secret between a few family members that still mix the recipe today. You can even order the pie at the iconic Louisville Brown Hotel. If you can’t make the trip out to Louisville, frozen Kern’s pie’s are available for sale (even on Amazon) and can be shipped straight to your door!
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However, ever since then there have been several different variations of derby pie. This derby pie recipe is similar to the Melrose Inn’s famous version, which remains a tradition at the Kentucky Derby races. Oh and did we mention the fact that it contains bourbon?! Yep, good ole Kentucky Bourbon.
Check out this easy recipe, you won’t regret trying it!
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Kentucky Derby Chocolate Walnut Pie Recipe
(via Spruce Eats)
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons Kentucky bourbon
- 1 cup walnuts (chopped)
- 1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
- 1 ready-made pie crust (for 9-inch pie)
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Instructions:
Gather the ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 F. Combine the flour and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add the eggs and butter and mix to combine. Stir in the bourbon, walnuts, chocolate chips, vanilla, and salt. Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie crust. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the filling is set. Set the pie on a wire rack and let cool before slicing. SERVE & ENJOY
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