Best 6 Basic Kentucky Chocolate Walnut Pie Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of Kentucky Chocolate Walnut Pie! This classic Southern dessert is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With its rich chocolate filling, sweet walnuts, and flaky crust, this pie is a true masterpiece. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through finding the best recipe to create this iconic dessert.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

KENTUCKY CHOCOLATE AND WALNUT PIE



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A true southern specialty, this pie takes on a Kentucky accent with the addition of a splash of bourbon and a handful of chocolate chips.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons bourbon, if desired
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 cup broken walnuts
3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 crust from 1 package (12 oz) frozen Pillsbury™ Deep Dish Pie Crusts (2 Count)
1 cup sweetened whipped cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Place cookie sheet on oven rack. Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat sugar, corn syrup, butter, bourbon, salt and eggs with whisk or electric mixer until well blended. Stir in walnuts and chocolate chips. Pour into frozen pie crust.
  • Bake on cookie sheet 35 to 40 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely, about 3 hours.
  • Just before serving, top with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 30 g, TransFat 0 g

BASIC KENTUCKY CHOCOLATE WALNUT PIE



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Now, this is the 1st recorded, BASIC Kentucky Derby Day Pie from Southern Indiana. Just across the river from Louisville, KY, where the Kentucky Derby made this pie famous! (We can't call it by it's original name here because of trademark/copyright issues, but this is the original Derby Day pie recipe.) I must be honest with you, that ever since this "famous 1st recipe" was used, there have been several other (MODIFIED) versions of this wonderful dessert...Most of them include some sort of Kentucky Bourbon!!! In my opinion, the ones that include that KY Bourbon are the best, but I wanted to share with you the ORIGINAL pie (from the 1920's)...Just FYI...

Provided by Stacky5

Categories     Pie

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs (beaten)
1 cup english walnuts
1 cup chocolate chips
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup melted butter (1 stick)
1 ready-made pie crust

Steps:

  • Mix flour and sugar. Add eggs, then butter. Add nuts, chocolate chips and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly.
  • Pour mixture into an unbaked pie shell.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35 - 45 minutes. Test with tooth pick; pie should be chewy but not runny -- Bake longer, if necessary.

CHOCOLATE WALNUT KENTUCKY PIE



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This is a good pie to enjoy while watching the Kentucky Derby on television, wearing a fancy hat.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h40m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons bourbon
Ice water, as needed
1 cup coarsely chopped walnut halves
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup light corn syrup2 tablespoons bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup hot water
1 teaspoon baking soda
Whipped cream, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Pulse the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder in the bowl of a food processor until combined. Add half of the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles fine cornmeal. Add the remaining butter and continue pulsing until it is the size of small peas. Add the bourbon and pulse until moistened. Pour in 1 to 2 tablespoons ice water, a bit at a time, until the dough just comes together and holds its shape when squeezed. Turn the dough out onto a large sheet of plastic wrap, gather into a disc and wrap well. Chill until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • 2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Roll out the dough on a lightly-floured surface to an 11-inch circle and fit into a 9-inch pie plate, crimping the edges. Chill to set the crust, 20 minutes.
  • 3. Prick the bottom and sides of the crust with a fork. Fit the crust with aluminum foil and weigh it down with pie weights or dry beans. Bake until the edge of the crust is just golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the foil and weights and continue to bake until the bottom of the crust is lightly golden and no longer shiny, 10 to 15 minutes longer. Cool completely.
  • 1. Pour the walnuts and chocolate into the bottom of the cooled crust. Combine the sugar, flour, butter and salt in a small bowl until smooth and set aside. Lightly whisk together the corn syrup, bourbon, vanilla and eggs in a large bowl. Stir together the hot water and baking soda before whisking into the egg mixture. Stir in the flour mixture and then pour over the nuts and chocolate. Bake until the crust is golden and the filling is just set, about 45 minutes. Cool completely on a rack. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

KENTUCKY DERBY CHOCOLATE WALNUT PIE



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This decadent pie is a tradition at the Kentucky Derby, and this recipe is similar to the version made famous by the Melrose Inn in Louisville.

Provided by John Mitzewich

Categories     Dessert     Pies

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs (lightly beaten)
1/2 cup butter (melted and cooled)
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 a 9-inch pie)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Heat the oven to 350 F.
  • Combine the flour and sugar in a mixing bowl.
  • Add the eggs and melted and cooled 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 and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 677 kcal, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 309 mg, Sugar 42 g, Fat 42 g, ServingSize 1 Pie (8 Servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE-WALNUT PIE



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Round out your Derby party spread with this traditional Southern chocolate-walnut pie.

Provided by By Annalise Sandberg

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 crust from 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
Whipped cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Press pie crust in 8- or 9-inch pie plate; crimp edges as desired. Place in refrigerator.
  • In large bowl, mix flour, brown sugar and salt. Add eggs, melted butter and vanilla; mix until combined. Stir in walnuts and chocolate chips. Spread evenly in pie crust.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until pie is golden. Cool completely before serving, 1 to 2 hours. Top each serving with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 39 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE NUT KENTUCKY PIE



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Make and share this Chocolate Nut Kentucky Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Steve P.

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 Nine inch pie, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup flour
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons kentucky Bourbon or 1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chocolate chips
1 (9 inch) pie crusts, partially baked

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Cream butter and sugar.
  • Add beaten eggs, flour, salt, and Kentucky Bourbon (or vanilla).
  • Add chocolate chips and nuts.
  • Stir well.
  • Pour into partially baked pie shell and bake for 30 minutes, or until center is set.
  • Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A semisweet or bittersweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60% is ideal.
  • Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the ingredients to blend together smoothly.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the pie tough.
  • Bake the pie in a preheated oven. This will help to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will help the filling to set and the flavors to develop.

Conclusion:

This Kentucky Chocolate Walnut Pie is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate filling, crunchy walnut crust, and fluffy whipped cream topping, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this Kentucky Chocolate Walnut Pie a try. You won't be disappointed!

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