You can do no better for dessert on Derby Day than a slice of Kentucky-bourbon-spiked thoroughbred pie (aka derby pie). Think of this Southern specialty as a walnut take on pecan pie, though that doesn't give it quite all the credit it deserves. Aside from the nut swap, it's also enlivened with a hefty dose of bourbon - trust us, this pie is decidedly grown-up - and a thin layer of bitter dark chocolate, both of which help cut through the sweet custard filling. Top it all off with a generous dol...
You can do no better for dessert on Derby Day than a slice of Kentucky-bourbon-spiked thoroughbred pie (aka derby pie). Think of this Southern specialty as a walnut take on pecan pie, though that doesn't give it quite all the credit it deserves. Aside from the nut swap, it's also enlivened with a hefty dose of bourbon - trust us, this pie is decidedly grown-up - and a thin layer of bitter dark chocolate, both of which help cut through the sweet custard filling. Top it all off with a generous dol...
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