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Kentucky Derby Pie Bites

Pop a few of these Kentucky Derby Pie Bites on Derby Day or any other day! Chocolate, Bourbon, and Pecans baked in Derby Pie and dipped in dark chocolate!
4.41 from 10 votes
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Course: Sweets, Desserts and Shooters
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 70 bites
Author: Jennifer Stewart

Ingredients

Kentucky Derby Pie

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 stick butter 1/2 cup
  • 4 large eggs beaten slightly
  • ¼ cup bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 cup toasted pecans buttered and salted

For the Kentucky Derby Pie Bites Dipping

Instructions

Prepare the Kentucky Derby Pie

  • Preheat the oven to 325F.
  • In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and butter.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar melts and the butter is completely melted.
  • Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, vanilla, bourbon, and salt.
  • Mix completely.
  • Slowly pour the sugar mixture into the egg mixture, whisking constantly to the eggs don't scramble.
  • Once all the sugar mixture is combined, add the dark chocolate chips and toasted pecans.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Pour into a lightly greased pie pan.
  • Bake at 325F for 50-55 minutes or until the middle is set and the top is starting to brown.
  • Remove the pie from the oven.
  • Cool to room temperature and then chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
  • Once the pie is cooled completely, get ready to dip the Kentucky Derby Pie Bites.

Dip the Kentucky Derby Pie Bites

  • Scoop your Kentucky Derby Pie into small bite-sized balls.
  • Place the bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Freeze for 10-15 minutes to solidify them.
  • Melt your dark chocolate wafers in a double boiler, slow cooker, or microwave while the bites are freezing.
  • Dip your frozen Derby Pie Bites in the melted chocolate and place back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Once all the bites are dipped, place the baking sheet back in the refrigerator to set the chocolate.
  • Store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 30mg | Sugar: 11g