Caramel Pie

Name: Caramel Pie
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed; 1 graham cracker crust (9 inches); 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping; 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted; 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

I got the recipe for this sweet, fluffy dessert from my niece many years ago. Whenever this pie is served, it goes fast! You'll find yourself making this pleasing pie even when you do have time.—Ozela Haynes, Magnolia, Arkansas

Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth; fold in whipped topping.
Spread half into pie crust. Drizzle with half of the caramel topping. Combine coconut and pecans; sprinkle half over caramel topping. Repeat layers. Chill until serving. Freeze option: Cover and freeze pie for up to 1 month. Remove from freezer 30 minutes before cutting.

Editor's Note: This is also a convenient recipe for serving a crowd. The recipe can be doubled as well as made ahead of time and stored in the freezer.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 416 calories, 22g fat (13g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 282mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Caramel Pie in Taste of Home August/September 1994

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rhondarn

Dec 21, 2010

I am not crazy about pies and this was wonderful.
KathyMcS

Mar 9, 2010

I made this recipe for a family dinner and it was a hit. I added extra coconut and pecans. The recipe was easy, but it takes longer to make than the 10 minutes listed.