"Just In Case" Pie
Serves: 3
Cierra Adams
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
47
Spice
47
Sweetness
51
Sourness
40
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.3
Difficulty
Ingredients:
3 cup
Pecan (finely chopped)1 cup
Butter (melted)1 cup
Water (cold)1.75 cups
Whipping Cream (divided)2
Eggs1 tsp
Vanilla1 cup
Caramel (about 24)2 tbsps
Unsalted Butter1 pinch
SaltDirections:
1
For Crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
2
In a small bowl mix together the cookie crumbs, pecans, and melted butter
3
Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate and bake for 10 minutes
4
Remove the crust from the oven and cool completely before filling For Filling: Sprinkle the gelatin over the water in a small saucepan; let stand for 1 minute
5
Stir over low heat until the gelatin is completely dissolved, about 3 minutes
6
Stir in 1 cup of the cream
7
Heat just to a simmer then immediately pour into a food processor or a blender
8
Add the chocolate chips and process until the chocolate is completely melted, about 1 minute
9
With the machine running add 1/2 cup of the remaining cream, the eggs, and the vanilla
10
Pour into large bowl and refrigerate until thickened, about 15 minutes
11
In the meantime, combine the caramels, remaining 1/4 cup of cream, butter, and salt in a small saucepan
12
Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until completely melted and smooth
13
Pour into the prepared crust; let stand until beginning to set, about 10 minutes
14
Beat the cooled and thickened gelatin mixture until smooth and pour it over the caramel layer
15
Refrigerate the pie, covered until firm, about 3 hours