Kentucky Derby Pie

Below is my recipe for Kentucky Derby Pie. It is wickedly rich. I make it every year just for the Kentucky Derby. Today, it is on to the Preakness. Since it is run in Maryland, I'll be having some artichoke crab dip.

Kentucky Derby Pie

1 9-inch unbaked piecrust (I usually use Pillsbury refrigerated piecrusts)

1 c. granulated sugar

1/4 c. butter, softened

3 eggs

3/4 c. light corn syrup

1 t. vanilla extract

1 c. semisweet chocolate chips

1 c. chopped pecans

Optional: 2 t. Kentucky bourbon or 1/2 t. bourbon extract

Cream sugar & butter together. Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition until light and fluffy. Add corn syrup and vanilla. Mix in chocolate chips and nuts. Stir in bourbon or bourbon extract, if desired.

Spray 9-inch pie pan with butter-flavored cooking spray. Line with piecrust; fold under edges and flute. Do NOT prick piecrust.

Pour filling into piecrust. Protect piecrust edges with metal ring or aluminum foil. Bake in a preheated oven at 350-degree F oven for 45-50 minutes or until sharp knife inserted midway between center and edge comes out clean. Top with whipped cream, if desired. Serves 8-10.