Fannie Lou's Thoroughbred (Almost Derby) Pie

The Kentucky Derby is run the first Saturday in May, and in addition to bourbon-heavy mint juleps, hot browns, burgoo and other Kentuckified foods, Derby wouldn’t be complete without Derby pie. (I should say so-called Derby pie, because by trademark, only Alan Rupp, of Kern’s Kitchen Inc., can make a true ”Derby pie” — though to my mind, a batter of melted butter, egg yolks, flour, chocolate chips and walnuts poured into a pie crust seems as elemental and universally delicious as ice cream.)

Ingredients

• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (see recipe)
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup dark brown sugar
• ½ cup flour
• ¾ cup chopped walnuts
• ¾ cup semisweet-chocolate chips

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

    638 calories; 34 grams fat; 13 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 9 grams monounsaturated fat; 9 grams polyunsaturated fat; 79 grams carbohydrates; 3 grams dietary fiber; 47 grams sugars; 7 grams protein; 82 milligrams cholesterol; 193 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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serves 6

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the crust in a pie plate and prick the bottom with a fork. Cover lightly with a sheet of foil, pressing it gently into the crust and making sure the edges are covered. Place weights (metal pie weights or dried beans) on the foil to weigh down the bottom and hold up the sides of the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove foil. Continue baking until the crust is firm and has lost its sheen but is not browned, about 5 more minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the butter, eggs and vanilla extract. Add the brown sugar and flour and mix until thoroughly blended. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the walnuts and chocolate chips.
3. Pour the batter into the crust. Bake until puffed and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and place on a rack to cool. Serve warm.

55 minutes