Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Caramel Creme Brulee Pie. A luscious dessert that combines the creamy goodness of creme brulee with a caramel twist, all nestled in a crisp pie crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 9-inch pie crust (baked and cooled)
Caramel Creme Filling:
- 1 cup Dulce de Leche
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 2/3 cups heavy cream
- 14 ounce sweetened condensed milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Spread Dulce de Leche: Spread the Dulce de Leche in the bottom of the pie crust. Set aside.
- Mix Cornstarch and Cream: In a heavy bottom saucepan, mix the cornstarch and heavy cream until the cornstarch is completely dissolved.
- Whisk in Milk and Egg Yolks: Whisk in the sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks.
- Cook Custard: Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture becomes bubbly and thickens.
- Add Butter and Vanilla: Remove from heat; add in the butter and vanilla, stir until butter is melted.
- Pour into Crust: Pour custard into the prepared pie crust.
- Chill Overnight: Chill pie in the refrigerator overnight.
- Brown Sugar: Just before serving, carefully cover the crust with a pie protector or foil; sprinkle the granulated sugar evenly over the top and brown using a kitchen torch or under a broiler.
- Serve: Slice and serve!
- Optional Brulee: Alternatively, you can cut into slices and then sprinkle with sugar and brulee the individual pieces.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: Caramel Creme Brulee Pie, Dessert, Creme Brulee, Pie, Caramel
