Description
Heavenly chocolate caramel cream pie blends rich chocolate ganache with silky caramel in a buttery graham cracker crust. Smooth layers and intense flavors make this dessert a remarkable indulgence you’ll savor to the last delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (210 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 (20 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp (1 gram) sea salt (optional)
- 1 cup (240 mL) whipped cream (store-bought or homemade)
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
- Caramel drizzle (optional)
- Crushed toffee (optional)
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize graham crackers into fine crumbs and blend with melted butter, creating a sandy mixture. Press firmly into a pie dish, ensuring an even, compact foundation that reaches the edges. Refrigerate to set the crust’s structure.
- Caramel Infusion: Cascade golden caramel across the chilled crust, allowing it to pool and create a rich, glistening layer. Sprinkle a delicate whisper of sea salt to elevate the caramel’s depth and complexity.
- Chocolate Cream Formation: Melt premium chocolate chips with cream, stirring until the mixture transforms into a glossy, smooth emulsion. Allow the chocolate to cool, then gently fold in whipped cream infused with powdered sugar and vanilla, creating a uniform, silky chocolate cream.
- Assembly and Chilling: Spread the chocolate cream over the caramel layer, achieving a pristine, level surface using a spatula. Refrigerate the pie for several hours to set and develop its luxurious texture.
- Final Presentation: Before serving, adorn the pie with artistic flourishes of whipped cream, scattered chocolate shavings, or an elegant caramel drizzle. Slice with a warm knife to reveal the pie’s decadent layers, ensuring clean, precise portions.
Notes
- Prevent Crust Crumbling: Mix graham cracker crumbs thoroughly with melted butter, pressing firmly and evenly to create a stable, compact base that holds together when sliced.
- Control Caramel Consistency: Heat caramel slowly and carefully to avoid burning, using medium-low heat and stirring constantly to achieve a smooth, golden texture without scorching.
- Achieve Smooth Chocolate Cream: Use high-quality chocolate and melt gradually using a double boiler or low microwave heat, stirring frequently to prevent seizing and ensure a glossy, lump-free mixture.
- Stabilize Whipped Cream: Chill mixing bowl and whisk beforehand, whip cream at cold temperature, and add powdered sugar gradually to maintain peak structure and prevent deflation during folding.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg