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    Chocolate Walnut Pie (Gluten Free, Paleo)

    May 2, 2014 Updated: September 23, 2019 by Lisa Wells / 3 Comments

    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.

    Chocolate Walnut Pie

    An easy chocolate walnut pie recipe with a traditional derby day pecan pie variation.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 45 mins
    Total Time: 55 mins
    Servings: 8 servings
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Paleo, Vegetarian
    Author: Lisa Wells

    Ingredients

    • 1 prepared pie crust
    • 1-¼ cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
    • 3 eggs
    • ¼ cup ghee
    • ¾ cup honey
    • 3 tablespoons cacao powder
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or bourbon)
    • 1 teaspoon espresso powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare a 9-inch 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.
    Keyword: chocolate walnut pie, healthy walnut pie recipe
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    Serve with coconut whipped cream, if desired.

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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.

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    2. Christin

      November 18, 2017 at 7:12 am

      Could I substitute coconut oil for ghee? Thanks.

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