Rich Chocolate Walnut Pie with Homemade Bourbon Cream
This pie is like a gooey walnut chocolate chip cookie in pie form. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it's a Southern tradition served all year round, not just on the 1st Saturday in May. You can prep this in 15 minutes, even easier than a batch of cookies. Traditionally it's Spiked with Kentucky Bourbon, but equally scrumptious with vanilla extract. Bourbon lovers can add a splash to the whipped cream.
Ingredients
- 1 9- inch pie crust (partially baked)
- 8 tablespoons butter (melted)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 eggs (slightly beaten)
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Partially bake pie crust with pie weights at 425º for 15 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
- Preheat oven to 350º.
- Add the melted butter and white and brown sugar to a medium bowl and mix to combine. Add the beaten eggs, bourbon and vanilla and mix.
- Next add the flour and salt and mix just enough to combine. Add the walnuts and chocolate chips. Stir to evenly distribute. Pour into the partially baked pie crust.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the center is set. Allow to cool on a wire rack before cutting.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
- Don't overmix your filling
- Watch your pie crust to make sure it turns just golden brown. If it begins to get too dark, cover with a pie shield or aluminum foil.
- You can leave out the Bourbon and use 1 tablespoon of vanilla instead.
Nutrition
Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg
