Chocolate-Caramel Dream Pie

  Desserts

Chocolate, caramel and cream cheese come together to produce a pleasing pie that's packed with lots of rich flavor. Guests will surely save room for dessert!

Chocolate-Caramel Dream Pie

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + chilling
YIELD: 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups crushed crisp ladyfinger cookies
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup Nutella
  • 2/3 cup caramel ice cream topping
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
  • 1-1/2 cups slivered almonds
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, divided
  • 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Additional heavy whipping cream, whipped
  • Chocolate stars for garnish if desired, optional

Instructions

  • 1. Combine crushed cookies and butter; press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. pie plate. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • 2. Spread Nutella over crust. In a large bowl, combine caramel topping and 2 tablespoons cream; stir in almonds. Spoon over Nutella layer.
  • 3. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar; stir in melted chocolate and vanilla until smooth. In a large bowl, beat remaining cream until stiff peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture. Spread over caramel-almond layer.
  • 4. Sprinkle with remaining confectioners' sugar. Garnish with additional whipped cream and chocolate stars if desired. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 901 calories, 67g fat (33g saturated fat), 151mg cholesterol, 287mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 5g fiber), 12g protein.

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