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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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

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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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 483 | Total Fat: 23.1g | Cholesterol: 95mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2004 by BEVTHEBROKER   view full review
I made this pie for a Kentucky Derby party this last Saturday. While it was very easy and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2003 by WALTA   view full review
Great recipe. The 8th race refers to the Kentucky Derby. This is an excellent version of the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by schmerna   view full review
This is fabulous. I add a full cup of pecans.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2008 by aggiefitz   view full review
For BEVTHEBROKER or anyone who has liquid in the pie/won't set: In my experience, when I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2004 by DBA100   view full review
I have made this pie 3 times now and it is a hit everytime, especially with men. It tastes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2002 by FIT78   view full review
I made this recipe (with walnuts) for the thanksgiving holiday but I forgot it at home. So, 5...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2006 by Becky   view full review
I've made this several times and always get complements.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2003 by Darcy   view full review
This is a great pie. A bakery I used to work for also made this pie. It's always a hit.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2003 by LONESTAR-AUSTIN   view full review
As good as pie gets. Didn't change anything. Oh Baby. Sinfully delicious!!!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 30, 2003 by AlwaysCookin   view full review
ooooh! So good! Gooey but good.

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