Description
Indulgent caramel pecan delight pie blends rich Southern comfort with luxurious dessert traditions. Buttery pecans and silky caramel create a perfectly balanced symphony of sweet elegance that draws you into pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 2 graham cracker crusts (store-bought)
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups rough chopped pecans
- 1 cup (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (14 ounces) condensed milk
- 1 jar caramel ice cream topping
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups flaked coconut
- 1 stick (1/2 cup or 113 grams) butter
- 1 container (16 ounces) Cool Whip
Instructions
- Toast pecans and coconut in a skillet over medium heat until lightly golden, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Allow mixture to cool completely to preserve crunchiness.
- Beat cream cheese, condensed milk, and Cool Whip in a large mixing bowl until achieving a silky, uniform consistency without lumps.
- Carefully spread cream cheese mixture across graham cracker crusts, ensuring an even, smooth layer that reaches all edges.
- Sprinkle cooled pecan and coconut mixture uniformly over the cream cheese surface, creating a textured topping.
- Generously drizzle caramel sauce across each pie, allowing it to cascade and create delightful patterns.
- Chill pies in the refrigerator for 3-4 hours or freeze for a firmer texture. Freezing helps solidify the filling and makes slicing more precise.
- Optional: Garnish with an extra dollop of Cool Whip just before serving to enhance presentation and add a creamy finishing touch.
Notes
- Toast nuts and coconut carefully to prevent burning, watching the skillet closely and stirring frequently for even golden color.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure ultra-smooth mixing without lumps, creating a silky, consistent filling.
- Consider making mini individual pies in small tart shells for elegant portion-controlled desserts that are perfect for parties or gatherings.
- For gluten-free version, replace graham cracker crust with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crust to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg