Fannie Lous Derby Pie Recipes

FANNIE LOU'S THOROUGHBRED PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Place the crust in a pie plate and prick the bottom with a fork.
• Cover lightly with a sheet of foil, pressing it gently into the crust and making sure the edges are covered.
• Place weights (metal pie weights or dried beans) on the foil to weigh down the bottom and hold up the sides of the crust.
• Bake for 10 minutes, then remove foil.
• Continue baking until the crust is firm and has lost its sheen but is not browned, about 5 more minutes.
• Remove from the heat and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, combine the butter, eggs and vanilla extract.
• Add the brown sugar and flour and mix until thoroughly blended.
• Using a rubber spatula, fold in the walnuts and chocolate chips.
• Pour the batter into the crust.
• Bake until puffed and golden brown, about 30 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and place on a rack to cool.
• Serve warm.
• (cook time includes blind bake time).