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Chocolate Walnut Pie (Gluten Free, Paleo)

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Chocolate walnut pie recipe with a traditional derby pie variation with pecans – an easy and delicious gluten-free, grain-free treat.

Chocolate walnut pie recipe with a traditional derby day pecan pie variation | gluten-free, grain-free

I make chocolate walnut pie twice a year — for Thanksgiving and for the Kentucky Derby. I make it a little differently each time, and today I also made a more traditional derby pie version with pecans. Which, of course, resulted in a side by side taste test.

I have a hard time deciding which version I like better. They both deliver on that rich, sweet, chocolate nut flavor. The chocolate walnut version reminds me of brownies, and the pecan version tastes more like pecan pie.

In the pecan version, I also swapped out the vanilla for a splash of Kentucky bourbon, for a more traditional derby pie flavor. So while this version of the pie is not strictly paleo, it is a delicious gluten-free, grain-free treat.

Derby day chocolate pecan pie or chocolate walnut pie that's gluten-free and grain-free.

My husband usually requests the chocolate walnut version for Thanksgiving, but I think the pecan version may become our official derby day pie. This post includes affiliate links, you can read my full disclosure statement here.

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Chocolate Walnut Pie

An easy chocolate walnut pie recipe with a traditional derby day pecan pie variation.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time55 mins
Course: Dessert
Servings: 1 9-inch pie
Author: Lisa Wells

Ingredients

  • 1 prepared pie crust
  • 1-1/4 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup ghee
  • 3/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons cacao powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or bourbon)
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare pie crust and pre-bake for 10 minutes.
  • Add all remaining ingredients, except walnuts, to blender and blend until smooth. Spread walnuts in bottom of pie crust and pour egg mixture over walnuts.
  • Bake 30 - 35 minutes until just set in center. Cool completely before serving.

Serve with coconut whipped cream, if desired.

More paleo chocolate desserts

  • Mexican Chocolate Avocado Mousse
  • Easy Paleo Brownie Recipe
  • Easy Dark Chocolate Pots de Creme
  • Kelly Brozyna’s Chocolate Pie

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  1. Jessica

    May 01, 2017 at 10:44 pm

    What is the purpose of the expresso powder? Can I use dandelion root tea or extra cocoa powder instead. I am allergic to coffee.

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    • Lisa

      May 02, 2017 at 9:54 am

      Hi Jessica, the espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor. You can substitute extra cacao powder.

      Reply
  2. Christin

    November 18, 2017 at 7:12 am

    Could I substitute coconut oil for ghee? Thanks.

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