Best Fluffy Caramel Pie Recipes

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FLUFFY CARAMEL PIE



Fluffy Caramel Pie image

I bake a variety of pies, but this is the one my husband likes best. The gingersnap crumb crust is a tangy contrast to the sweet, lighter-than-air caramel filling. It's the perfect way to end a meal. -Ginger Hendricksen, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups crushed gingersnaps (about 30 cookies)
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
28 caramels
1 cup milk
Dash salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
Caramel ice cream topping and additional pecans, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cookie crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Cover and refrigerate. , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Add caramels, milk and salt. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved and caramels are melted. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until mixture mounds when stirred with a spoon. , Stir pecans and vanilla into caramel mixture. Fold in whipped cream. Pour into crust. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight. Garnish with ice cream topping and pecans if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 28g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

FLUFFY CARAMEL PIE



Fluffy Caramel Pie image

from Taste of Home. I havent tried it, but wanted to post for future use. Needs to chill a long time so plan ahead!

Provided by Jennygal

Categories     Pie

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups crushed gingersnaps (about 30 cookies)
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup cold water
1 (1 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
28 caramels
1 cup milk
1 dash salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Combine cookie crumbs and butter and press on bottom and up the sides of a greased 9" pie plate. Cover and chill.
  • Place cold water in heavy saucepan and sprinkle with gelatin. Let stand 1 minute
  • Add caramels, milk and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved and caramels are melted. Refrigerate 1-2 hours or until mixture mounds when stirred with a spoon.
  • Stir in pecans and vanilla. Fold in cool whip and pour into crust. Chill 6 hours or overnight.
  • If desired, garnish with caramel ice cream topping and additional pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.4, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 22, Sodium 449.3, Carbohydrate 64.5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 34.1, Protein 8.8

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