Yum Alert: Kentucky Bourbon Chocolate Pie

Two of my favorite things, chocolate & bourbon, come together to form one of my ultimate favorites: PIE. Dubbed (and trademarked) the Derby Pie for special Kentucky Derby occasions, I’m fairly sure I’ll be making this for every occasion under the sun.

Kentucky Derby Pie

via TheSugarPixie

• 4 Eggs, beaten
• 3/4 c White sugar
• 1/4 c Brown sugar
• 1 Tsp. Vanilla
• 1 c White corn syrup
• 1 Tbs. Flour (add an extra 1Tbs for humid climates)
• 2 Tbs. Bourbon (Maker’s Mark used)
• 1 c Pecans (rough chop)
• 1 c Chocolate Chips
• 1 Pie Shell (Deep dish 9″, or 10″ regular)

Directions:

1. Combine the eggs, sugars, vanilla, corn syrup, flour and bourbon and mix well.
2. Stir in pecans and chocolate chips.
3. Pour into pie shell and bake for 40-50 minutes. Pie should be done when the center of the pie looks mostly set.
4. Allow pie to sit for a few hours to cool, or overnight.
5. Reheat pie slices for 10-15s in the microwave to get all yummy and gooey!