Description
Butterscotch cool whip pie delivers a creamy, indulgent dessert experience that blends nostalgic flavors with modern simplicity. Cool whip and butterscotch pudding create a luscious filling you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsps unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 (3.4 oz / 96 g) box instant butterscotch pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 (8 oz / 226 g) tub Cool Whip (thawed)
- ½ cup butterscotch chips
- Extra Cool Whip
- Butterscotch chips
- Caramel drizzle
Instructions
- Crumb Foundation: Pulverize graham crackers with sugar and butter, mixing until the blend reaches a consistent, moist sand-like consistency that holds together when pressed.
- Crust Shaping: Distribute the crumb mixture evenly across the pie dish, firmly compacting with fingertips or a flat-bottomed measuring cup to create a uniform base and sidewalls, ensuring no gaps or loose areas remain.
- Crust Stabilization: Opt for either a chilled setting by refrigerating 15-20 minutes or a baked approach at 350F (175C) for 8-10 minutes, which enhances structural integrity. When selecting the baking method, allow complete cooling before subsequent preparation steps.
Notes
- Prevent Crumbly Crust: Press graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly against pie dish bottom and sides to ensure a compact, stable base that won’t fall apart when slicing.
- Temperature Control: Allow baked crust to cool completely before adding filling to prevent moisture absorption and maintain structural integrity of the pie.
- Butter Quality Matters: Use room temperature, high-quality butter for better binding of graham cracker crumbs and smoother crust texture.
- Customize Crust Options: Experiment with alternative crumb bases like chocolate cookie crumbs or ground nuts for diverse flavor profiles while maintaining similar preparation techniques.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg