Here at Kern’s Kitchen, we’re pretty well known for our Derby-Pie® chocolate nut pie – and for good reason. For nearly 70 years, our signature treat has been at the center of sweet times shared by families and friends at holiday tables, birthdays and more. But did you know that Derby-Pie® isn’t the only offering we have at Kern’s Kitchen? In addition to our beloved specialty, we also carry the Derby-Pie® chocolate nut tart and a classic Golden Pecan Pie. Which one is right for you? Let’s take a bite out of each… Derby-Pie® Chocolate Nut Pie You...
If you’re living in the United States of America on the fourth Thursday of November, chances are you’ll be seated at a Thanksgiving table surround by family and friends. And you know the spread you’ll likely find there: Turkey, ham, stuffing, marshmallow covered yams, green things mixed with pork-this-or-that to make them taste delicious. But, don’t forget the dessert! Other than the turkey, no Thanksgiving meal is complete without saving a little bit of room for a familiar piece of pie to savor at the end of a holiday feast – like a slice of Derby-Pie® chocolate nut pie! ...
Here at Kern’s Kitchen, home of the Derby-Pie® chocolate nut pie, we don’t just sell pies – we champion the home baker as well. Keeping your ingredients cold and not being too handsy with the dough are great ways to ensure flaky, delicious homemade pies, but the most crucial step is knowing when your pie is ready to vacate the oven. Neither undercooking nor overcooking are recommended, so how do you make sure you find that Goldilocks temperature that’s just right? First, get to know your oven’s quirks. No oven is the same, so baking times will vary depending...
At more than 25 restaurant locations across the Bluegrass State, diners can pick up a spoon and dig in for a bite of Kern’s Kitchen’s Derby-Pie® chocolate nut pie. The beloved confection is Kentucky’s most treasured dessert and, as the name might suggest, is the official pie of the Kentucky Derby Festival – a partnership that has been going strong since 1990. Kentucky is one of the most scenic, culturally rich states in the United States…though we might be a little biased. One of the state’s top destinations for tourism, especially food and bourbon tourism, is Kern’s very own...