Description
Derby Pie is a classic American dessert featuring a deliciously gooey filling of chocolate chips, pecans, and brown sugar, baked in a flaky pie crust. This rich and sweet pie is perfect for special occasions or anytime you crave a comforting, indulgent treat.
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 the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add chocolate and nuts: Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped pecans evenly into the batter.
- Prepare pie crust: Pour the prepared filling mixture into the unbaked 9-inch pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center to ensure a moist and gooey texture.
- Cool the pie: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely to allow the filling to set fully before slicing.
- Serve: Slice the cooled pie and serve it as is or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- Do not overbake the pie; the center should remain slightly jiggly for the signature gooey texture.
- For a nut-free version, omit pecans or substitute with an equal amount of additional chocolate chips.
- Ensure the pie cools fully before slicing to prevent the filling from falling apart.
- Use high-quality semi-sweet chocolate chips for the best flavor impact.
- This pie can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 4 days.
