Description
Hilly’s Pumpkin Caramel Pie is a decadent autumn-inspired dessert featuring a prebaked crust filled with a luscious pumpkin and caramel cream mixture, layered with a rich white chocolate ganache infused with warm spices like pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and cardamom. This pie combines creamy, sweet, and spiced flavors perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy fall evenings.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust & Filling
- 1 prebaked pie crust
- 1 ½ cups caramel sauce
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 ½ cans pumpkin puree (approximately 24 oz total)
- 2 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Ganache
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 250g white chocolate, roughly chopped (about 8.8 oz)
Topping Crumble
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup rolled oats
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, caramel sauce, heavy whipping cream, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and all-purpose flour. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated to create a creamy pumpkin caramel mixture.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the pumpkin caramel filling into the prebaked pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure even distribution.
- Make the Ganache: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream and unsalted butter over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the roughly chopped white chocolate, stirring until the ganache is smooth and glossy.
- Pour Ganache Over Filling: Gently pour the warm white chocolate ganache over the pumpkin filling, spreading carefully to cover the surface evenly.
- Prepare the Crumble Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, rolled oats, cinnamon, cardamom, and a pinch of salt. Cut in the room temperature butter using your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Crumble on Top: Sprinkle the prepared crumble evenly over the ganache layer, covering the entire pie surface.
- Chill the Pie: Place the assembled pie in the refrigerator and chill for at least 9 hours, allowing the filling to set and flavors to meld beautifully.
- Serve: Once fully chilled and set, slice the pie into 8 servings and enjoy the rich combination of pumpkin, caramel, white chocolate ganache, and spiced crumble.
Notes
- Make sure the pie crust is prebaked to avoid a soggy bottom.
- Chilling time is crucial for the ganache and filling to fully set, so plan ahead.
- You can substitute the white chocolate with dark chocolate for a less sweet ganache.
- The crumble topping adds great texture but can be omitted if desired.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
