How to Make a Delicious Kentucky Derby Dessert
Honor the American horse racing tradition with a decadent treat!
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Why not whip up one of these tasty treats for the pie lover in your life?
You Will Need
- 2 eggs
- 1 stick melted butter, cooled
- 1 c. sugar
- 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 c. chopped walnuts
- 1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1 ready-made pie crust
- A whisk or electric mixer
- A spatula
- A toothpick
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Steps
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Step 1
Preheat oven
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Step 2
Beat eggs and butter
Using a whisk or electric mixer, beat the eggs together with the melted butter in the mixing bowl.
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Step 3
Add sugar
Add the sugar and continue mixing until the batter is smooth and creamy.
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Step 4
Mix in flour
Mix in the flour, stirring until it's well incorporated.
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If you're using an electric mixer, use a low setting to avoid sending flour into the air.
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Step 5
Add walnuts, chocolate chips, and vanilla
Add the walnuts, chocolate chips, and vanilla and mix thoroughly.
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Keep the mixer on low to avoid breaking the chocolate chips into small bits.
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Step 6
Fill the pie crust
Pour the batter into the pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Step 7
Bake
Bake until the top is golden, or a toothpick inserted into the center of the pie comes out clean, about 30 to 35 minutes.
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Ensure even baking by placing the pie on the top rack for the first 15 minutes and on the bottom rack for the last 15.
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Step 8
Cool
Allow the pie to cool for 2 to 3 hours.
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Step 9
Garnish
Add a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream as a finishing touch. Delicious!
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The Kentucky Derby, known as 'the two most exciting minutes in sports,' draws about 155,000 fans a year.
