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There are  many versions of this famous pie, created of course in Kentucky years ago by a man who I assume loved the famous horse race. Because of him, we can eat it today.
 
The original versions include walnuts or pecans, however, I prefer not to add either because most of my grandkids do not like them. Today, instead of Kentucky Bourbon I used Vanilla and Amaretto Disaronno. My version is very simple and the recipe is enough to fill 2- 9” pie crusts.
 
You can eat this pie with fresh fruits, or with whipped cream on top, or a big scoop of your favorite ice cream. So, get your ingredients ready and make this pie tomorrow.
 
Category:  Dessert
Approximate Prep and Cooking: 35 to 40 Minutes
Approximate Cost: $8.17 (or $1.02 per serving).
Difficulty Level:  Easy
Allergens, Other:  USE GLUTEN FREE FLOUR FOR A GLUTEN FREE PIE 
Servings: 8
 
Ingredients
2 whisked eggs at room temperature (.50)
1 stick of melted butter (Land o’ Lake at Walmart $1.31)
1 cup of sugar (.30)
½ cup of self-rising flour (.65)
1 cup of chocolate chips ($2.71/bag) (1 cup = $1.36)
1 tbsp. of vanilla ($1.45)
1 tbsp. Amaretto Disaronno (.50)
2 9-inch pie crust partially baked (I used the frozen type or you can make your own) ($2.10)
 
Directions
Pre-heat the oven at 350 degrees.
Bake the pie crust briefly, about 5-8 minutes, remove from oven let is cool.
In a medium size bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the eggs and add the melted butter that is at room temperature and beat.
Add the sugar to the bowl and beat until you see the batter is real smooth.
Add the vanilla and Amaretto Disaronno.
Add the flour until it is all incorporated.
Bring the pie crust back and add the chocolate chips, that is your chocolate bottom layer. (Or you can add it to the dough before pouring it into the pie crust.)
Pour your batter into the pie crust.
Bake for approx. 35 minutes, (depending on your oven) the top should be golden yummy and when a toothpick is inserted into the center, it come out clean.
You can eat this pie cool or warm, either way it will blow your mind!

We live in such a rush, hectic, busy, complicated times, where if you are not on your phone or computer chances are that you are in the middle of a lot of  traffic.

Well, I was so relax during this trip that took us through nature; mountains, lots of rivers and creeks and rarely any cars on the road. What a refreshing time to be on the road, no tail gating, no cutting in front of you or showing you the finger, smile. Well, you get the message. TRANQUILITY AT ITS BEST!

I traveled to Kentucky for the first time, for my firstborn granddaughter University of Kentucky graduation. (Her next step, law school, she was accepted already on a full scholarship to a Law School) 

Back to my Kentucky trip. I knew that Kentucky is famous for their horses (and I love them) and of course, for the famous and traditional Kentucky Derby Horse race. Incidentally, we just happened to be in town during the race but in Lexington, however, the race was taking place in Louisville, which is approximately 30 or so minutes apart. My granddaughter graduation was far more important to me than the race, so, we didn’t go, but watched the Derby on TV from an amazing roof top restaurant, thanks to my daughter and son in law generosity, (smile) to celebrate their first born child graduation, smile.   
  
Finally, don't forget to visit and  enjoy this charming town with its excellent history, restaurants and cafe's.

Either way, I enjoyed Lexington, Kentucky to the max and I documented my trip with photos, some with captions. I hope that you will enjoy these photos as I did.
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TOMORROW: PART 2: THE HEAVENLY AND PEACEFULL ROAD TRIP TO GET THERE!
THEN PART 3: TIME TO ENJOY THE FAMOUS KENTUCKY DERBY PIE RECIPE! SMILE.