Derby Pie - VeryVera
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Derby Pie

Derby Pie is a chocolate and pecan tart that is delicious. The flavor profile is simple, yet rewarding!

  • Prep Time: 5m
  • Cook Time: 45m
  • Total Time: 50m
  • Serves: 6 people
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Ingredients

  • 1 frozen pie shell
  • 1 c chocolate chips
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ sticks butter, melted
  • 1 c sugar
  • 1 c pecans, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  2. Spread chocolate chips in bottom of shell.
  3. Mix remaining ingredients and pour into the shell.
  4. Bake for 45 minutes.
  5. Let cool completely before serving.

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