Description
Hilly’s Pumpkin Caramel Pie is a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of pumpkin, warm spices, and rich caramel in a delicious graham cracker crust. This easy-to-make pie is perfect for fall gatherings or Thanksgiving celebrations.
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust:
1 9-inch graham cracker crust
Pumpkin Filling:
1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling), 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3/4 cup evaporated milk, 1/4 cup heavy cream, whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare crust: Spread 1/2 cup caramel sauce over the bottom of the graham cracker crust and set aside.
- Mix filling: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, whisk until smooth. Stir in the evaporated milk and heavy cream until fully combined.
- Assemble and bake: Carefully pour the pumpkin mixture over the caramel layer in the crust. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until set. Cool on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the pie is completely cool before refrigerating to avoid condensation.
- For extra richness, consider using homemade caramel sauce and adding chopped pecans for crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
