Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice over this heavenly caramel cream pie, a delightful dessert blending rich chocolate, smooth caramel, and silky cream. Delicate layers and luxurious textures invite you to savor each indulgent bite of pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (210 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) granulated sugar
Filling Ingredients:
- 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)
- 3 tablespoons (20 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon (1 gram) sea salt (optional)
Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
- Caramel drizzle (optional)
- Crushed toffee (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a delectable base by pulverizing graham crackers into fine crumbs, then marry them with melted butter and a hint of sweetness. Press this sandy mixture firmly into a pie dish, ensuring an even, compact foundation that reaches the edges. Refrigerate to solidify the crust’s structure.
- Drizzle a luxurious river of golden caramel across the chilled crust, allowing it to pool and create a rich, glistening layer. Sprinkle a delicate whisper of sea salt to enhance the caramel’s complex flavor profile.
- Create a velvety chocolate cream by gently melting premium chocolate chips with cream, stirring until the mixture transforms into a glossy, smooth emulsion. Allow the chocolate to cool and lose its intense heat.
- Whip cream into billowy peaks, incorporating powdered sugar and vanilla for a light, airy texture. Delicately fold this cloud-like cream into the cooled chocolate, blending until the mixture achieves a uniform, silky consistency.
- Carefully spread the chocolate cream over the caramel, using a spatula to achieve a pristine, level surface. Nestle the pie into the refrigerator, allowing it to set and develop its luxurious texture for several hours.
- Before serving, embellish the pie with artistic flourishes of whipped cream, scattered chocolate shavings, or a drizzle of caramel. Slice with a warm knife for clean, elegant portions that showcase the pie’s decadent layers.
Notes
- Chill the crust thoroughly to prevent a soggy base and ensure a crisp, sturdy foundation for your decadent pie.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for a rich, intense flavor that elevates the entire dessert’s taste profile.
- Whip cream to stiff peaks carefully, stopping just before it turns grainy to maintain a smooth, luxurious texture.
- Choose sea salt carefully – a light sprinkle enhances the caramel’s sweetness without overpowering the chocolate’s depth.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Create make-ahead magic by preparing the pie up to two days in advance, letting flavors meld and intensify in the refrigerator.
- Experiment with different chocolate types – dark chocolate adds intensity, while milk chocolate creates a sweeter, more mellow dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg