Description
Silky chocolate caramel cream pie delivers rich dessert perfection from classic American baking traditions. Layers of smooth ganache, buttery caramel, and delicate whipped cream create irresistible indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (190 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsps (85 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsps (25 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups (255 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (240 ml) caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream (divided)
- 3 tbsps (22 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ tsp (1.5 grams) sea salt (optional)
- Chocolate shavings, caramel drizzle, or crushed toffee (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Crust Formation: Crush graham crackers into fine, uniform crumbs and blend with melted butter and sugar, creating a smooth, cohesive mixture.
- Crust Preparation: Press the cracker blend firmly across the entire pie dish, ensuring an even, compact layer that covers both bottom and sides completely.
- Caramel Chocolate Fusion: In a saucepan, melt caramel with heavy cream, whisking continuously to create a glossy mixture, then incorporate chocolate until the blend reaches a rich, smooth consistency.
- Filling Application: Pour the slightly cooled chocolate-caramel mixture into the chilled graham cracker crust, spreading evenly to create a luxurious, glossy surface.
- Cooling and Setting: Refrigerate the pie for several hours, allowing the filling to solidify into a firm, slice-able texture that maintains its elegant structure.
- Presentation: Garnish with optional caramel drizzle, chocolate shavings, or dollops of whipped cream to elevate the visual and flavor profile of the dessert.
- Serving: Slice the chilled pie to reveal its decadent layers, presenting a perfect balance of crisp crust, smooth chocolate-caramel filling, and indulgent toppings.
Notes
- Prevent Crumb Crumbling: Pulse graham crackers in a food processor and press crust mixture firmly into the pan to create a compact, sturdy base that won’t fall apart when slicing.
- Temperature Control for Smooth Caramel: Melt caramel and cream over low heat, stirring constantly to avoid burning and ensure a silky, lump-free mixture that blends perfectly with chocolate.
- Chill for Perfect Texture: Refrigerate the pie for at least 4-6 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the filling to set completely and develop a rich, dense consistency that holds its shape.
- Dietary Adaptations: Substitute graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives, use dairy-free cream and chocolate for vegan options, or replace sugar with monk fruit sweetener for a low-carb version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg