Description
This classic Derby Pie recipe features a rich and gooey filling made from semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped pecans, and a buttery brown sugar custard baked in a flaky unbaked pie crust. Perfectly balanced with vanilla and a hint of salt, this Southern favorite is best served cooled and pairs wonderfully with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Filling
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature before baking the pie.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour until fully incorporated, helping to thicken the filling.
- Combine Chocolate and Pecans: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped pecans evenly throughout the batter for that classic crunchy and chocolaty texture.
- Fill Pie Crust: Pour the prepared filling mixture into the unbaked 9-inch pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes. The filling should be set but remain slightly jiggly in the center when done to maintain a gooey consistency.
- Cool: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely. This helps the filling to firm up for easier slicing.
- Serve: Slice and serve the Derby Pie as is, or enhance the experience by topping with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Do not overbake the pie; the center should remain slightly jiggly to keep the texture gooey and moist.
- Use good quality semi-sweet chocolate chips for best flavor.
- Chop pecans to your preferred size for texture variation.
- Allow pie to cool completely before slicing to prevent a runny filling.
- Optional toppings like whipped cream or vanilla ice cream complement the warm spices and sweetness perfectly.
