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Irresistible Derby Pie Recipe with Chocolate Chips and Pecans – Easy Homemade Dessert

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A comforting and nostalgic Southern dessert featuring a buttery crust filled with gooey chocolate chips and crunchy toasted pecans. Perfect for gatherings and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon or whiskey (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Gently press your pie crust into the 9-inch pie dish. Trim any excess and crimp decoratively if desired. Set aside.
  3. Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes until fragrant. Let cool slightly.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and melted butter until combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
  5. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture, then pour in bourbon and vanilla extract. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips and toasted pecans evenly throughout the filling.
  7. Carefully transfer the filling mixture into your prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  8. Place pie on the middle rack and bake for 45-50 minutes until edges are set and golden but center still jiggles slightly.
  9. Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours to set properly before slicing.

Notes

Toast pecans to enhance flavor and crunch. Use room temperature eggs for better filling texture. Tent crust edges with foil if browning too fast. Let pie cool completely before slicing for best results. Refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor and firmer texture. Bourbon is optional and can be omitted for non-alcoholic version.

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