As former Food section editor and restaurant critic Phyllis Richman described in her piece, “Derby Day: Louisville’s One and Only, Absolutely Authentic Derby Pie” (April 28, 1982), this recipe could not be called the real thing; legalities and trademark violations were involved. But, as she says, it looks and tastes pretty close.
Servings: 6 - 8
Ingredients
- One 8- or 9-inch unbaked pie shell
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup flour
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup walnuts, coarsely ground
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream, for garnish (optional)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Have an 8 or 9-inch pie plate at hand.
Place the unbaked pie shell in the plate. Sprinkle the bottom of the pie shell evenly with chocolate chips.
Whisk together the eggs, 1 cup of sugar and flour in a mixing bowl. Gradually mix in the butter, then add the nuts and vanilla extract. Carefully pour mixture over the chocolate chips, in a circular motion so it does not disturb the chips. Bake for 1 hour, until the filling is set.
Serve slightly warm, with whipped cream, if desired.
Recipe Source
From The Washington Post.
Tested by The Washington Post.
Email questions to the Food Section at food@washpost.com.
