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    Home » Recipes » Chocolate!

    Chocolate Caramel Pie

    By Nancy Mock October 28, 2020 Updated June 23, 2022 18 Comments

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    Chocolate pie slice with whipped cream and chocolate shavings
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    Slice of chocolate cream pie on a plate

    Does it get any better than a silky chocolate pie? Nuh-uh! Make this pie with a graham cracker or all-butter crust, then fill it with chocolate pudding and CARAMEL. Decadent and delicious.

    Chocolate cream pie with a slice taken out
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    A few years back I did an informal poll of family and friends for their favorite types of pie. The winner? A classic apple pie. However, apple only barely nudged out Chocolate Pie as the most popular pie. One of my nephews voted for chocolate pie and the other voted for caramel pie — so they'll both be happy with this one.

    At our family holiday gatherings, there was always a Chocolate Pie. Not only was it a simple dessert to pull together, but it was also always the favorite of the kids in the house that didn't care for fruit pies. (which was me!)

    This Chocolate Caramel Pie is my take on that family favorite.

    Pie lovers in New England: remember the great shop, Pie In The Sky in Maine?

    Whole chocolate pie next to a slice on a plate

    Why you'll love this pie

    Well, first of all: CHOCOLATE. And second of all? CARAMEL. Yes, a layer of salted caramel runs under the chocolate in this pie. (Woot!)

    You'll also love that this is an easy pie to put together. The filling is instant chocolate pudding — plus that swath of salted caramel. Use your favorite brand of caramel sauce here, ideally the expensive stuff that you hide from the kids!

    For a delicious twist, try a goat's milk salted caramel sauce, like this one from Fat Toad. (Ad.) The tang of goat's milk works so nicely in this sweet pie.

    There are directions below to make a simple graham cracker crust. This is also a great filling to use in my Perfect All-Butter Pie Crust, if you're so inclined. Press the dough into a pan, prebake it, and fill it once it's cool.

    Pinched for time? Pick up a store-bought graham cracker crust. This pie will still be delicious, and you will still be the hero: the one who brought the CHOCOLATE PIE.

    Caramel, cream, graham crackers and a Jell-o box.

    🔪 How to make this recipe

    Step 1: Make the crust.

    Graham cracker crumbs in a food processor
    Wet graham cracker crumbs pressed in a pie plate
    Baked, dark brown graham cracker crust

    Crush graham crackers and mix the crumbs with melted butter. Press this mixture over the bottom and sides of a pie pan. Give it a quick bake, then let it cool.

    Step 2: Whip the cream

    Metal bowl of whipped cream with a green spatula

    Beat the cold whipping cream in the chilled pan, and add in confectioner's sugar as it whips. Stop the beater once the whipped cream is firm and has peaks.

    Step 3: Prepare the filling.

    Chocolate pudding in a pie shell

    Mix up some of the instant pudding with cold milk. Stir whipped cream into the mixture, then stir in more pudding mix. Stir it until the filling is smooth.

    Step 4: Fill the pie shell.

    Pie with chocolate filling topped with drizzled caramel

    Spoon the chocolate pudding mixture into the shell. Use the back of a spoon to smooth the top. Drizzle the salted caramel evenly over the top of the pudding.

    Step 5: Add the whipped cream topping.

    Cream topped pie

    Spoon the rest of the whipped cream over the caramel and spread it evenly edge to edge. Top the whipped cream with some grated chocolate. Refrigerate the pie for at least 15 minutes or overnight, before slicing and serving.

    Chocolate pie and with a slice taken out

    Tips:

    • If you have never made your own graham cracker shell, you really just should. It's not difficult at all, adds very little time and it tastes out of this world.
    • Make sure you buy "instant pudding". It's easy to mix up the "instant" and "cook and serve" varieties! The cook and serve pudding will work of course, but it will add some time to the preparation of this pie.
    Slice of chocolate cream pie

    First, a few other dessert ideas:

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    Take me there
    Whipped cream topped slice of berry pi on a white plate.
    Vanilla Apple Pie
    A delicious pie full of tart apple and rich vanilla flavor! Vanilla Apple Pie is made with a tender, pâté sucrée style pie crust.
    Take me there
    Toffee, Cherry and Chocolate Chunk Pie
    Like a giant cookie stuffed into a pie crust, Toffee, Cherry & Chocolate Chunk Pie is a wonderfully indulgent dessert. Serve it with whipped cream and toasted almonds!
    Take me there
    Slice of chocolate pie on plate

    💬 Have you tried this Chocolate Caramel Pie? Scroll down to leave a comment and a star rating!

    Slice of chocolate cream pie

    Chocolate Caramel Pie

    Nancy Mock
    This is one of my FAVORITE holiday pies - or any time of the year pies! A smooth chocolate filling along with caramel and homemade whipped cream. Yum!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 45 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Chilling Time 15 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
    Course Chilled Dessert, Dessert, Holidays, Pies/Tarts, Thanksgiving
    Servings 8 servings

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 12 sheets (about 6 ½ ounces) graham crackers, finely crushed
    • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
    • 2½ cups heavy whipping cream
    • ½ cup confectioner's sugar
    • 7.8 ounces (2 packages) instant chocolate pudding
    • 1 cups cold milk
    • ½ cup salted caramel sauce
    • Grated chocolate from a chocolate bar

    Instructions
     

    • Place the bowl and whisk attachment of a stand mixer into the freezer to chill.

    Make the crust:

    • Preheat the oven to 375° F.
    • Place the graham cracker crumbs into a medium bowl. Pour in the melted butter. Stir until all the crumbs are moistened. You can also complete this step in a food processor if you'd like.
    • Press the butter-crumb mixture into an even layer over the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
    • Bake the shell for 15 minutes until it is a deep golden brown. Remove and let the crust cool completely.

    Make the whipped cream:

    • Assemble the chilled bowl and whisk on the stand mixer and pour the whipping cream into the bowl. Whisk the cream on high. Slowly add in the confectioner's sugar as the mixer is running. Whisk the cream for about 3-5 minutes until it holds stiff peaks.

    Make the filling:

    • In a large bowl, combine the milk and ONE of the pudding mixes. Whisk them together.
    • Stir in 3 cups of the whipped cream.
    • Sprinkle the second box of pudding mix over the mixture and stir it in. Stir until the mixture is smooth - it will be thick.

    Fill the pie:

    • Spoon the chocolate pudding mixture into the crust. Use the back of a spoon to smooth the top.
    • Drizzle the salted caramel evenly over the top of the chocolate filling.
    • Spread the rest of the whipped cream over the caramel, smoothing it edge to edge. Sprinkle the grated chocolate over the top.
    • Cover and refrigerate the pie for at least 15 minutes, or even for a few hours to overnight. 
    • Slice and serve the pie immediately.

    Notes

    • If you have never made your own graham cracker shell, you really just should. It's not difficult at all, adds very little time and it tastes out of this world.
    • Make sure you buy "instant pudding". It's easy to mix up the "instant" and "cook and serve" varieties! The cook and serve pudding will work of course, but it will add some time to the preparation of this pie.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sliceCalories: 609kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 5gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 699mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 1418IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment, tell me what you think!

    This recipe and post were updated 11/23/2020.

    Slice of chocolate pie with whipped cream top

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    Comments

    1. Donna LaBonte

      January 09, 2019 at 3:45 pm

      Nancy, this pie looks absolutely delicious. I love chocolate pie and the caramel is the key . I will make . Your recipes are the best.

      Reply
      • Nancy Mock

        January 09, 2019 at 3:47 pm

        Donna, I hope you get to make this one, I love chocolate pies too! I’m so happy you left this comment for me, thank you! ❤️

        Reply
    2. Katherine Riley

      November 20, 2016 at 6:33 pm

      YUM!!!

      Reply
      • Nancy Mock

        November 20, 2016 at 8:44 pm

        My twist on Gram's classic ❤️

        Reply
    3. SM Blooding

      April 09, 2014 at 10:22 am

      Oh man! That sounds so good! I have to try it. I haven't had much luck with cream pies. I'm obviously doing something wrong. They come out a bit too...well, they lack form. I've gotta figure out what I'm doing wrong and fix that.

      http://www.frankiesbookshelf.com/

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      • Nancy Mock

        April 11, 2014 at 9:16 pm

        They do seem to be finicky. I remember at my grandmothers the chocolate pies would sometimes be perfect, sometimes runny. Fingers crossed this one works more often than not 🙂 Thank you!

        Reply
    4. Chrys Fey

      April 08, 2014 at 7:16 pm

      Oh my gosh, this looks delicious! I wish I could have a slice right now! I'm saving the recipe. 🙂 Thanks for sharing, Nancy!

      Reply
      • Nancy Mock

        April 11, 2014 at 9:14 pm

        Thank YOU! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Harleo - Adventures of Two Golden Doodles

      April 08, 2014 at 5:22 pm

      The carmel and chocolate combo is a charming idea. Breaks up the chocolate - yummy

      Reply
      • Nancy Mock

        April 11, 2014 at 9:14 pm

        I did not mind making this already sweet pie even sweeter. Thanks!

        Reply
    6. Jo

      April 08, 2014 at 3:54 pm

      Looks delicious so long as you make it and only give me a small piece. Good idea to put a layer of caramel. I think I gained weight just reading about it.

      Reply
      • Nancy Mock

        April 11, 2014 at 9:13 pm

        I'd be happy to 😉 Thanks Jo

        Reply
    7. Lori L MacLaughlin

      April 08, 2014 at 1:57 pm

      I hadn't thought of putting caramel syrup in it before. Definitely have to give that a try!

      Reply
      • Nancy Mock

        April 11, 2014 at 9:12 pm

        I'll be making this one a lot, I think 🙂

        Reply
    8. atomichostess.com

      April 08, 2014 at 12:15 pm

      This looks Del-i-cious! I'm pinning for later.
      Kris

      Reply
      • Nancy Mock

        April 11, 2014 at 9:11 pm

        Thank you so much Kris!

        Reply
    9. Wendy

      April 08, 2014 at 8:03 am

      Looks yummy. Anything with chocolate pudding sounds good to me!
      ~Visiting from A to Z
      http://jollettetc.blogspot.com/

      Reply
      • Nancy Mock

        April 11, 2014 at 9:11 pm

        Thank you Wendy! The caramel helps a lot too 😉

        Reply

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