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Decadent Chocolate Caramel Cream Pie You’ll Want to Make

Chocolate Caramel Cream Pie

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This Chocolate Caramel Cream Pie is a rich, indulgent dessert layered with buttery caramel, silky chocolate cream, and a light whipped topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pre-baked pie crust (store-bought or homemade), cooled
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Pinch of salt (optional)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 4 oz semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: chocolate shavings or caramel drizzle for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bake pie crust according to instructions and let cool completely.
  2. In a saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat. Cook until amber. Remove from heat, stir in butter and cream until smooth. Add salt if using. Pour into crust and chill until set.
  3. Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a saucepan. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbling.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Cool 5–10 minutes, then pour over caramel layer. Chill 2–3 hours until set.
  5. Beat cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  6. Spread or pipe whipped cream over chocolate layer. Garnish as desired.
  7. Chill 30–60 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • This pie can be made ahead of time.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.

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