Why is it called a derby pie?

The name “derby pie” was chosen because the various family members each had a different name for the creation, so to resolve the naming quandary they put the various names in a hat, and pulled out the paper which said “derby pie”.

Is Derby pie the same as pecan pie?

Pecan pie is a pecan-nut pie made by combining pecans with butter, egg, and sugar filling, which is usually corn syrup. Derby pie, on the other hand, is a chocolate and walnut dessert served in a pie crust with a pastry dough crust prepared with bourbon, walnuts, and chocolate chips.

Does Derby Pie have pecans or walnuts?

Derby Pie was originally created in the 1950s by the Kern family, who ran the Melrose Inn in Prospect, Kentucky. It is a pie very reminiscent in taste and texture of pecan pie – it is a rich, gooey pie made with a sugar, corn syrup, and eggs base, but instead of pecans, walnuts are used, and chocolate chips are added.

Who makes Derby pie?

Kern’s
Enjoy a Slice of Kentucky History® Handcrafted for over 60 years, Kern’s Derby-Pie® chocolate nut pie is a true – and truly delicious – Kentucky tradition.

Where did derby pie originate?

the Melrose Inn
“Derby-Pie” is said to have been created by Kern family members in 1950 as the signature item for their restaurant, the Melrose Inn. Alan Rupp, the Kerns’ grandson, says Grandma Kern started out baking three pies at a time, leaving them on the windowsill to cool.

Where did Kentucky Derby pie originate?

Leaudra and Walter Kern, along with their son, George created the very first Derby-Pie® dessert in 1954 at the Melrose Inn in Prospect, Kentucky, and to this day Kern’s Kitchen crafts each pie, one at a time, according to that legendary secret recipe.

Who invented the Derby pie?

“Derby-Pie” is said to have been created by Kern family members in 1950 as the signature item for their restaurant, the Melrose Inn. Alan Rupp, the Kerns’ grandson, says Grandma Kern started out baking three pies at a time, leaving them on the windowsill to cool.

When was Derby Pie invented?

Enjoy a Slice of Kentucky History® Leaudra and Walter Kern, along with their son, George created the very first Derby-Pie® dessert in 1954 at the Melrose Inn in Prospect, Kentucky, and to this day Kern’s Kitchen crafts each pie, one at a time, according to that legendary secret recipe.

Does Derby pie have to be refrigerated?

Does derby pie need to be refrigerated? Once baked, this pie can sit out for a day (covered with foil.) After that, it should be refrigerated and will keep up to 3 days.

Can Derby pie be frozen?

Freezing While it is possible to freeze this pie I cannot recommend it. The pie will change in texture and part of what makes it so amazing is that cookie-like texture. The crust also tends to get soggy. Save this pie for when you can make it fresh!

Does Derby pie need to be refrigerated?

Is derby pie the best pie you’ve ever had?

We have had desserts all over the USA and Derby Pie is the BEST pie we have ever had! Friends of ours gave us a Kentucky gift basket. A couple of your “Derby Pies” were included. Wow! We enjoyed them like nothing we’ve tasted in a long, long time. We’re looking forward to sharing them with our friends when they come visit.

Why choose Kern’s Derby pies?

“Our passion is to share the Kern’s heritage desserts from our kitchen to yours, one pie at a time.” My company recently ordered numerous Derby Pies for a fun function we were having at the office and it gave me my first opportunity to taste an incredible dessert.

Do you offer worldwide shipping for Derby pies?

Your family pie is the best!! Thanks for continuing to make em. You should definitely offer worldwide shipping! – We have had desserts all over the USA and Derby Pie is the BEST pie we have ever had! Friends of ours gave us a Kentucky gift basket. A couple of your “Derby Pies” were included.