Description
Caramel Pecan Delight Pie is a no-bake, creamy dessert featuring a rich blend of cream cheese, condensed milk, and whipped topping layered in graham cracker crusts. Toasted pecans and coconut add a crunchy texture, while a luscious caramel drizzle finishes this delightful treat. Perfect for gatherings, this pie needs just a few hours to chill and sets beautifully for a cool, indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Toasted Topping
- 2 cups pecans, roughly chopped
- 2 cups flaked coconut (optional)
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
Pie Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 16 oz Cool Whip or whipped topping
Assembly
- 1 jar caramel ice cream topping
- 2 graham cracker crusts (store-bought)
Instructions
- Toast Pecans and Coconut: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped pecans and flaked coconut if using, stirring frequently until they are golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: Using an electric mixer, blend the softened cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and Cool Whip together until the mixture is smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Fill the Crusts: Evenly distribute the cream cheese mixture into the two graham cracker crusts, smoothing the tops with a spatula for an even layer.
- Add the Toasted Topping: Sprinkle the cooled toasted pecan and coconut mixture evenly over the cream cheese filling in both pies.
- Drizzle Caramel: Generously drizzle the caramel ice cream topping over the nut and coconut layer, covering the surface of both pies evenly.
- Chill the Pies: Cover the pies with plastic wrap and refrigerate or freeze them for 3 to 4 hours to allow the filling to set and flavors to meld.
- Serve: Remove from refrigerator or freezer, slice, and serve chilled or frozen. Optionally, top with extra Cool Whip for added creaminess and decoration.
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor, lightly toast pecans before chopping.
- Substitute coconut with finely chopped nuts if preferred or omit completely.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
- This pie can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 week.
- Allow frozen pie slices to thaw for 10-15 minutes at room temperature before serving for best texture.
