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Eighth Race Pie

By: Lori  
"Don't know where the name of this pie came from, but it is one of the best pecan, chocolate pies I've ever tasted. Serve warm or cold with lightly sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. If preferred, use walnuts instead of pecans."

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Cream sugar and butter or margarine together until light and fluffy. Beat eggs, and add with corn syrup, salt, and vanilla to the creamed mixture; beat well. Stir in chocolate chips, nuts, and bourbon. Pour filling into crust.
  3. Place pie on lowest rack in oven. Bake for 45 minutes.

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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 436 | Total Fat: 18.2g | Cholesterol: 95mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2003 by WALTA Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Great recipe. The 8th race refers to the Kentucky Derby. This is an excellent version of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2004 by BEVTHEBROKER 
I made this pie for a Kentucky Derby party this last Saturday. While it was very easy and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by schmerna 
This is fabulous. I add a full cup of pecans. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2004 by DBA100 
I have made this pie 3 times now and it is a hit everytime, especially with men. It tastes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2002 by FIT78 
I made this recipe (with walnuts) for the thanksgiving holiday but I forgot it at home. So, 5... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2002 by REBBIL 
This pie is good but verrrrry sweet. Even my kids could only eat a small piece. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2006 by Becky 
I've made this several times and always get complements. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2003 by Darcy 
This is a great pie. A bakery I used to work for also made this pie. It's always a hit. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2003 by LONESTAR-AUSTIN 
As good as pie gets. Didn't change anything. Oh Baby. Sinfully delicious!!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by AlwaysCookin 
ooooh! So good! Gooey but good. MORE

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