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Milk Bar Hilly’s Pumpkin Caramel Pie

This pie is a delightful blend of spiced pumpkin ganache and rich salted caramel, all encased in a buttery crust. It’s perfect for fall festivities!

  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ cup Fine Ground Cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon Heaping White Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 12 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (cold, cut into pieces)
  • ¼ to cup Ice Cold Water
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 cans (15-ounce each) Pumpkin Puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 ¼ cups Heavy Cream
  • ⅓ cup Corn Syrup (scant)
  • 5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 12 to 16 ounces White Chocolate (about 2 to 2 ½ cups)
  • 3 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup White Sugar
  • ⅓ cup Corn Syrup
  • ¼ cup Water
  • 1 ½ cups Heavy Cream (divided)
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (cold, cut into pieces)
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • ½ cup Flour
  • ⅓ cup Light Brown Sugar
  • ⅓ cup Rolled Oats
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (cold, cut into pieces)
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon Cardamom
  • Pinch of Salt
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 3 tablespoons Powdered Sugar

Instructions

  • Roast pumpkin puree on a baking sheet at 325°F for 20-30 minutes.
  • Combine white chocolate, heavy cream, corn syrup, and butter in a bowl and let sit to melt.
  • Blend in roasted pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, and salt until smooth.
  • For caramel, mix water, sugar, and corn syrup in a pot; heat until golden brown.
  • Add cold butter and cream to caramel mixture, then cool.
  • Mix dry ingredients for pie crust; add cold butter and combine.
  • Form dough, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • Roll out dough; bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes.
  • Combine streusel topping ingredients; bake until golden.
  • Whip cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  • Assemble pie by layering salted caramel and ganache, chilling overnight.
  • Top with whipped cream and streusel before serving.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Roasting the pumpkin is essential for enhancing the flavor.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 22
  • Sodium: 250
  • Fat: 24
  • Saturated Fat: 14
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 46
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 4
  • Cholesterol: 60