Description
Indulge in the rich, sweet flavors of the South with this decadent Kentucky Pie. A perfect blend of chocolate, pecans, and a hint of vanilla in a flaky pie crust, this dessert is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Filling:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, corn syrup, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
- Fill the pie crust: Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake the pie: Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the pie cool completely before slicing. Serve plain or with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- You can substitute walnuts for pecans if preferred.
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
