Description
Kentucky Pie is a rich and decadent dessert featuring a buttery pie crust layered with melted semi-sweet chocolate and chopped pecans, topped with a luscious, sweet filling made from corn syrup, sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla. This classic Southern pie bakes to a golden perfection, offering a delightful combination of gooey chocolate and nutty crunch in every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 pre-made pie crust (or homemade, if preferred)
Filling
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for even baking.
- Prepare the pie crust: Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, pressing it down gently to fit snugly without any air pockets or folds.
- Melt and spread chocolate: In a small bowl, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. Spread a thin, even layer of the melted chocolate onto the bottom of the pie crust to create a rich chocolate base.
- Add the nuts: Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the melted chocolate layer to add texture and nutty flavor throughout the pie.
- Mix the filling: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the light corn syrup, granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the filling mixture evenly over the chocolate and pecans within the pie crust.
- Bake the pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown. To prevent over-browning of the crust edges, cover them with foil or a pie shield if needed.
- Cool and serve: Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing to ensure clean slices and the filling to set properly. Serve and enjoy your delicious Kentucky Pie.
Notes
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts if preferred.
- Use a homemade pie crust for a more rustic flavor or a store-bought crust for convenience.
- Covering the edges with foil partway through baking prevents the crust from burning.
- For a deeper chocolate flavor, consider using bittersweet chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
- Pie should be stored covered in the refrigerator and is best consumed within 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
