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Gooey Caramel Chocolate Pie - Easy Dessert Recipe

Gooey Caramel Chocolate Pie – Easy Dessert Recipe

Description

Welcome, dessert lovers! If you’re looking for the perfect sweet treat that blends the chocolate’s richness, the crunch of pecans and the deliciousness of caramel, you’re in the right spot. Our gooey Caramel Chocolate Pecan Fudge Pie is everything you’ve always dreamed of, and even more. With its rich layers of chocolate and sweetness that is perfectly balanced this recipe is essential for anyone who enjoys sweet treats that are scrumptious. If you’re hosting guests or just treating yourself the pie will definitely make an impression!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Pie:

  • 1 pie crust that is pre-made (9-inch) or make your own
  • 1 cup of sugar granulated
  • Half cup corn syrup light
  • 1/4 cup butter that is unsalted, melting
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Half cup thick cream
  • 1 cup of brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup of unsalted butter (for caramel base)
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup of shredded of sweetened coconut (optional)

For Decoration (Optional):

  • Pecans added for topping

Ingredient Substitutions:

  • Gluten-Free Crust: Use a gluten-free pie crust.
  • Nut-Free Choice: Substitute pecans with sunflower seeds, or leave them out altogether.
  • Dairy Free: Cream and dairy free butter are good substitutes.

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prep

Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees F (175degC). Put the pie crust into an 9-inch pie dish. cut the edges to your liking to give it a polished look.

Step 2: Prepare the Caramel Base

  1. In a small pot over medium-high heat, mix the Brown sugar with butter as well as heavy cream.
  2. Continuously stir until the sugar has disintegrated and the mixture becomes slightly thicker (about three to five minutes).
  3. Pour this caramel mix into the pie crust’s bottom and then spread it evenly using an ice cube.

Step 3: Create the Filling

  1. A large bowl combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, butter that has been melted vanilla extract, eggs and salt until it is smooth.
  2. Fold into the chopped pecans and chocolate chips, making sure that there is that they are evenly distributed.

Step 4: Assemble the Pie

  1. Fill the pie with the caramel layer inside the pie crust you’ve prepared.
  2. You can also sprinkle shredded coconut and add additional pecans to the the top to add some decorations.

Step 5: Bake

  1. Put the tart in the oven and bake for between 50 and 60 minutes. The filling should be firm and slightly puffy and slightly motion in the middle.
  2. Take the pie out and let it cool on the wire rack. The cooling process will help the filling set enough to be slicable cleanly.

Equipment

Notes

  • Utilize High-Quality Chocolate: Premium chocolate chips enhance the flavor of pie.
  • Toasting the pecans To add depth toast the pecans prior to mixing them with the filling.
  • Chill Prior to serving: The pie should be refrigerated for at least two hours to get crisper slices and enhanced flavors.

Find it online: https://optimalrecipes.com/gooey-caramel-chocolate-pie-easy-dessert-recipe/