Description
Indulgent chocolate caramel cream pie brings layers of rich, silky pleasure to dessert lovers seeking pure comfort. Sweet caramel swirls and chocolate ganache create a luxurious experience that promises delightful moments of pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Base:
- 1 ½ cups (190 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
Filling:
- 1 ½ cups (255 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups (360 milliliters) heavy whipping cream (divided)
Finishing and Garnish:
- 3 tablespoons (22 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ teaspoon (1.5 grams) sea salt (optional)
- Chocolate shavings, caramel drizzle, or crushed toffee (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pulverize graham crackers into fine crumbs, creating a uniform sandy texture by combining with melted butter and sugar.
- Firmly press the cracker mixture across the entire surface and edges of the pie dish, ensuring an even, compact layer.
- Transfer the prepared crust to the refrigerator and allow it to set and harden for a minimum of half an hour, which will help stabilize its structure.
- Melt caramel with heavy cream in a saucepan, stirring continuously to create a smooth, glossy mixture without any lumps or scorching.
- Whisk chocolate into the warm caramel cream, blending thoroughly until the mixture achieves a rich, uniform chocolate-caramel consistency.
- Allow the chocolate-caramel mixture to cool slightly, then gently pour it into the chilled graham cracker crust, distributing evenly across the surface.
- Refrigerate the pie for several hours, permitting the filling to fully set and develop a firm, slice-able texture.
- Before serving, optionally garnish with additional caramel drizzle, chocolate shavings, or whipped cream to enhance visual appeal and flavor complexity.
- Slice and serve the pie chilled, revealing the luxurious layers of chocolate, caramel, and crisp graham cracker crust.
Notes
- Enhance the crust’s flavor by toasting graham cracker crumbs briefly in the oven before mixing with butter for a nuttier, deeper taste.
- Prevent soggy crust by brushing a thin layer of melted chocolate on the cooled crust before adding fillings, creating a moisture barrier.
- Make this dessert gluten-free by substituting graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for those with dietary restrictions.
- Add a pinch of sea salt to the crust mixture to elevate the sweet and buttery flavor profile, creating a more complex taste experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg