Heide's Kentucky Derby Dessert
This Kentucky Derby dessert recipe features a sweet, chocolaty pecan filling with just a hint of bourbon, which adds a delicious caramel flavor.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Spread pecans evenly on a baking sheet.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Bake pecans in the preheated oven until toasted, stirring halfway through, about 10 to 15 minutes total; let cool completely.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Increase the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Whisk brown sugar, corn syrup, flour, butter, white sugar, eggs, bourbon, and vanilla together in a large bowl until smooth. Fold in pecans and chocolate until well combined. Pour mixture into prepared pie crust.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until pie is set, 50 to 60 minutes. Serve warm or chilled.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (10 servings total)