Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of fall with Hilly’s Pumpkin Caramel Pie. This decadent dessert features a luscious layer of caramel nestled beneath a velvety pumpkin filling, all encased in a buttery graham cracker crust. Topped with billowy whipped cream and an extra drizzle of caramel, this pie is a show-stopping treat perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Pie Crust:
- 1 (9-inch) graham cracker pie crust
Pumpkin Filling:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
Topping:
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread 1/2 cup of caramel sauce over the bottom of the graham cracker crust and freeze.
- Mix the filling: In a bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugars, spices, salt, and eggs. Gradually add evaporated milk.
- Fill the crust: Pour the pumpkin mixture into the chilled crust. Bake for 50–55 minutes until set.
- Cool and chill: Let the pie cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Top and serve: Add whipped cream and a caramel drizzle before serving.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor with a sprinkle of sea salt over the caramel drizzle.
- This pie can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg