Kentucky "Run for the Roses" Derby Pie

Saturday is the Kentucky Derby and that is something I have always wanted to attend.  Of course I haven't found the perfect hat yet so I am waiting until I do.  You might not can attend this year's Derby but you can eat like you are there.  This is a very easy pie to make whether it is Derby weekend or not.

The recipe calls for regular pie crust but I think the deep dish might be better.  Mine overflowed.

Measure out 1 cup chocolate chips.  The recipe didn't say what kind so I used milk chocolate.

Spread them out in the bottom of a frozen pie crust.

Melt one stick of unsalted butter.  Let it cool for a few minutes.

In a bowl add 1 cup sugar

2/3 cup flour

1 cup finely chopped pecans.  I learned I can't cook, take pictures and talk on the phone all at the same time because I forget to take pictures.

Now add in the cooled melted butter.

Mix well.  It will be thick.

Add 2 eggs

1 teaspoon of vanilla

Mix well and then pour on top of the chips.

Smooth it around on top to try and even it out. Place in a preheated 325 oven for 1 hour.

Fresh from the oven.  It cooked over the edges.  It tasted pretty good though.

Look at all that chocolate.  You can top it with a little whipped cream if you like.

Derby Pie Recipe
1 regular frozen pie crust
1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup flour
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 325.  Bake for 1 hour.