Best 3 Fannie Lous Derby Pie Recipes

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Satisfy your sweet tooth with the legendary "Fannie Lou's Derby Pie", a quintessential Southern delicacy named after the renowned Louisville restaurateur who brought it to fame. This iconic pie, celebrated for its rich, decadent filling and flaky, buttery crust, has become a beloved tradition in Kentucky and beyond. As the Kentucky Derby, the most exciting two minutes in sports, approaches, indulge in the ultimate derby-day dessert by embarking on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for this extraordinary pie. From classic interpretations to modern twists, let's uncover the secrets behind this delectable dessert that has captured hearts and taste buds for generations.

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FANNIE LOU'S DERBY PIE



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The Kentucky Derby is a two-minute horse race, but its cultural impacts are long-lasting, including a rich culinary tradition of mint juleps, hot browns and Derby pie. Only Kern's Kitchen Inc. can make a true "Derby-Pie" - the creators of the dessert trademarked the term before partnering with the Kentucky Derby Festival - but while the naming practices are sticky, the concept is universal: a chocolate-chip and walnut-laden batter baked in a pie crust. This version is adapted from author ZZ Packer, who shared her great-aunt's recipe. Many versions exist - some spike the batter with bourbon; others swap in varying nuts or crown the pie with whipped cream - but Fannie Lou's is easy to assemble, and makes a lasting impression.

Provided by Matt Lee and Ted Lee

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (see recipe)
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup semisweet-chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Transfer the crust to a pie plate and prick the bottom with a fork. Cover lightly with a sheet of foil, pressing it gently into the crust and making sure the edges are covered. Place weights (metal pie weights or dried beans) on the foil to weigh down the bottom and hold up the sides of the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove foil. Continue baking until the crust is firm and has lost its sheen but is not browned, about 5 more minutes. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the butter, eggs and vanilla extract. Add the brown sugar and flour and stir until thoroughly blended. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the walnuts and chocolate chips.
  • Pour the batter into the crust. Bake until puffed and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and place on a rack to cool. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 593, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 191 milligrams, Sugar 36 grams, TransFat 0 grams

FANNIE LOU'S THOROUGHBRED PIE



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I saw this on the New York Times magazine today (10/17). Fannie Lou is the author's great Aunt. Right now the pie is in the oven, I can't wait. It smells great already.

Provided by Nolita_Food

Categories     Pie

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place the crust in a pie plate and prick the bottom with a fork.
  • Cover lightly with a sheet of foil, pressing it gently into the crust and making sure the edges are covered.
  • Place weights (metal pie weights or dried beans) on the foil to weigh down the bottom and hold up the sides of the crust.
  • Bake for 10 minutes, then remove foil.
  • Continue baking until the crust is firm and has lost its sheen but is not browned, about 5 more minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the butter, eggs and vanilla extract.
  • Add the brown sugar and flour and mix until thoroughly blended.
  • Using a rubber spatula, fold in the walnuts and chocolate chips.
  • Pour the batter into the crust.
  • Bake until puffed and golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and place on a rack to cool.
  • Serve warm.
  • (cook time includes blind bake time).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.4, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 90.8, Sodium 250.9, Carbohydrate 72.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 47.4, Protein 8.2

KENTUCKY DERBY PIE



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A yummy chocolate chip cookie pie with nuts. Usually served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Provided by Noel_W

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Pecan Pie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 inch) pie crust pastry
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup white sugar
4 eggs
1 ¼ cups chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Press pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate.
  • Beat corn syrup, white sugar, and eggs together in a bowl using an electric mixer on low speed until well blended; stir in chocolate chips, pecans, butter, bourbon, and vanilla extract. Pour mixture into the prepared pie crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, 45 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 694.1 calories, Carbohydrate 85.5 g, Cholesterol 123.5 mg, Fat 39.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 262 mg, Sugar 51.1 g

Tips:

  • Use a quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the pie will be. Look for a chocolate with a high cocoa content (at least 70%).
  • Don't overbake the pie. The filling should be just set in the center. If you overbake it, the filling will be dry and crumbly.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the filling to firm up and the flavors to develop.
  • Serve the pie with whipped cream or ice cream. This will help to balance out the sweetness of the filling.

Conclusion:

Derby Pie is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. If you are looking for a special treat, give Derby Pie a try. You won't be disappointed!

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