Description
Sinful Chocolate Caramel Cream Pie delivers rich layers of indulgence with silky chocolate ganache and luscious caramel. Smooth pastry and luxurious filling promise a delightful dessert experience you’ll savor down to the last heavenly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (9-inch) chocolate pie crust
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 (14 ounces/396 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
Cream Components:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (chilled)
Sauce/Topping:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F (175C) and prepare pie crust by baking until achieving a rich golden-brown color, ensuring a crisp foundation for the dessert.
- Create a velvety chocolate base by melting dark chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk in a microwave, stirring until achieving a silky smooth consistency.
- Whip chilled heavy cream into soft, billowy peaks, transforming the cream into a light and airy texture that will provide volume to the filling.
- Incorporate the molten chocolate mixture into the whipped cream, gently folding to maintain the cream’s delicate structure and create a harmonious chocolate cream.
- Layer the chocolate cream into the pre-baked pie shell, spreading evenly to create a luxurious first tier of the dessert.
- Cascade caramel sauce across the initial chocolate layer, creating ribbons of golden sweetness that will intertwine with the chocolate cream.
- Add a second layer of chocolate cream, carefully distributing it to cover the caramel drizzle and create a smooth, elegant surface.
- Finish the pie with another artful drizzle of caramel, allowing it to pool and create an enticing visual pattern.
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator for a minimum of four hours, allowing the layers to set and flavors to meld, developing a rich and decadent dessert.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality dark chocolate chips to enhance the rich, intense flavor profile of the pie.
- Chill mixing bowls and whisk beforehand to help heavy cream whip faster and achieve perfect soft peaks more easily.
- Consider using a gluten-free pie crust to make this dessert suitable for those with gluten sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy this decadent treat.
- Experiment with different caramel sauces like salted caramel or homemade caramel to add unique depth and personalized touch to the classic chocolate cream pie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg