Thoroughbred Pie

Submitted by Sassy in da South

"A traditional pie created for the Kentucky Derby from historical Beaumont Inn in Harrodsburg, KY. I always make this for Derby parties as well as anytime I have the craving for it."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 1 Pie
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• Pie Crust

• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup butter, cut up
• 1⁄4 cup ice water (more or less)

• Filling

• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 1⁄2 cups chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons kentucky Bourbon

directions

1. Crust:

2. Mix all except water in food processor until crumbly.
3. Slowly add ice water until mixture just holds together.
4. Wrap in a flat circle in plastic wrap; Chill overnight.
5. Next day, form into pie pan.

6. Filling:

7. Beat eggs with cooled butter.
8. Add flour & sugar.
9. Beat until mixed well.
10. Gently fold in pecans, chocolate & bourbon. Add mixture to pie shell.
11. Bake at 350° for about 30 minutes, or until set.
12. Serve with fresh whipped cream.