DARK CHOCOLATE-WALNUT CARAMEL PIE
My aunt made this for Thanksgiving, from Good Housekeeping magazine. Yum yum, and oh so rich. Cook time is chill time.
Provided by Candace Michelle
Categories Pie
Time 3h25m
Yield 1 pie, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a heavy 3 qt saucepan, heat sugar and water on medium until sugar dissolves and turns amber colored, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in microwave safe 1 cup measuring cup, heat 3/4 cream on high for 45 seconds. Place remaining 1/2 cup cream in refrigerator to keep cold for whipping later.
- Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in warm cream until a smooth caramel forms, it will stiffen when cream is added. Stir in chocolate and butter until completely melted. Stir in vanilla and 1 1/2 cups walnuts. Reserve remaining walnuts to sprinkle on top of pie later.
- Pour warm chocolate filling into pie shell. Cool on wire rack for 1 hour, then cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until set.
- When ready to serve, in a medium bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat remaining 1/2 cup cream until soft peaks form. With metal spatula, spread whipped cream over top of pie. Sprinkle with reserved walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.1, Fat 37.1, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 39, Sodium 106, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 17.4, Protein 6.5
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