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*Definitely Not Derby Pie* – Chocolate Walnut Pie

*Definitely Not Derby Pie* – Chocolate Walnut Pie is my own personal take on derby pie updated with extra bourbon and some orange zest for the best one yet.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 12
Author: Barrett Bridenhagen

Ingredients

  • 1 piecrust high quality pre-made butter piecrust OR

almond shortbread crust

  • ½ cup butter; diced and cold
  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Filling

  • ½ cup flour
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup walnut pieces
  • 1 ¼ cup DARK chocolate chips 60% at least in my opinion
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest – optional but I couldn’t resist and I'm so glad I didn't.

Instructions

  • Food process ingredients just until it comes together. This crust it really flaky and a little difficult to work with, but it’s worth it. Just press it into the pan if it gives you too much trouble.chocolate walnut pie shell
  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Whisk together by hand the filling and dump it into the shell- a common Southern dessert technique. chocolate walnut pie filling
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is a light golden brown. chocolate walnut pie baked
  • Serve with whipped cream.
  • Create a fun Definitely Not Derby Pie name of your own or Kern will sue you. Seriously. Just ask Bon Appetit and Claudia Sanders.