Description
Milk Bar Hilly’s Pumpkin Caramel Pie is the ultimate autumn dessert that envelops your senses with warm spices and rich caramel. This delightful pie features a flaky crust filled with velvety pumpkin puree and a luscious caramel swirl, perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. With each bite, you’ll experience the comforting flavors of fall, making it a must-have for your holiday table.
Ingredients
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- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (dark preferred)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (room temperature)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp sea salt (for enhancing flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the pie crust on a floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim edges.
- Blind bake the crust for 15 minutes using parchment paper and weights; remove weights and parchment.
- In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- For caramel, melt granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until amber; whisk in heavy cream and butter until smooth.
- Pour pumpkin filling into the crust, drizzle caramel on top, then swirl gently.
- Bake an additional 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely before slicing; serve with whipped cream or extra caramel.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (125g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg