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Irresistible Derby Pie Recipe with Chocolate Chips and Walnuts Easy and Perfect

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A rich and comforting derby pie featuring gooey chocolate chips, crunchy toasted walnuts, and a flaky buttery crust. Perfect for any occasion and easy to make in under an hour.

Ingredients

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  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup (6 oz) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup (3.5 oz) chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar (7 oz)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Position a rack in the lower third of the oven.
  2. Prepare the pie crust by pressing it gently into a 9-inch pie dish. Prick the bottom lightly with a fork to prevent bubbling. Do not pre-bake.
  3. Toast the walnuts on a baking sheet for about 5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, flour, and salt until smooth and glossy.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips and toasted walnuts gently, distributing evenly without overmixing.
  6. Pour the filling into the pie crust, spreading it out evenly. The filling will be thick and sticky.
  7. Bake the pie for 50 to 60 minutes. The filling should set but still have a slight jiggle in the center when gently shaken. The crust edges should be golden brown.
  8. If the crust edges brown too fast, loosely cover them with foil halfway through baking.
  9. Cool the pie completely on a wire rack before slicing to allow the filling to firm up properly.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for smooth filling. Toast walnuts to enhance flavor. Cover crust edges with foil if browning too fast. Let pie cool completely before slicing for best texture. Variations include swapping walnuts for pecans, using gluten-free crust, or dairy-free substitutes.

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