
Caramel Chiffon Pie
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This caramel chiffon pie is one of my favorite desserts to whip up when I want something impressive but not overly complicated. The beauty of this recipe is that it comes together in just an hour from start to finish, making it perfect for unexpected guests or a last minute dinner party. I love using eggs as the star here because they're packed with choline, which supports brain health, and they create that wonderfully light, fluffy texture that makes this pie so irresistible. The combination of buttery pastry, silky caramel filling, and airy chiffon layers tastes fancy and decadent, but honestly, it's quite straightforward to make. You'll have everyone thinking you spent all day in the kitchen.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250butter
- 400 gcaster sugar
- 4 eggegg yolks
- 400 mlmilk
- 120 gflour
- 2 gsalt
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 200 mlcream
- 150 gcaramel sauce
- 400 gpastry dough
- 100 gconfectioner's sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare the pastry dough according to the recipe.
Tip: Use a pastry brush to brush the edges of the pastry with a little water to prevent it from sticking.
- 2
Roll out the pastry dough and place it in a 20cm pie dish. Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.
Tip: Use a pastry cutter or a knife to trim the edges of the pastry to fit the dish.
- 3
Line the pastry with parchment paper and fill with baking beans.
Tip: This will help the pastry cook evenly and prevent it from bubbling up.
- 4
Bake the pastry for 15 minutes, then remove the parchment paper and baking beans.
Tip: Use a pastry brush to brush the pastry with a little water to give it a golden color.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, caster sugar, and milk until well combined.
Tip: Use a whisk attachment to make the process easier.
- 6
Add the flour, salt, and vanilla extract to the bowl and whisk until smooth.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to get all the ingredients.
- 7
Pour the egg yolk mixture into the pastry shell and bake for 20 minutes, or until the filling is set.
Tip: Use a knife to check the filling and make sure it's set to the touch.
- 8
Let the pie cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Tip: This will help the filling set and the pie to keep its shape.
- 9
To make the caramel sauce, combine the cream, caramel sauce, and confectioner's sugar in a saucepan.
Tip: Use a whisk attachment to make the process easier.
- 10
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
Tip: Use a thermometer to check the temperature of the sauce and make sure it reaches 100°C (212°F).
- 11
Pour the caramel sauce over the cooled pie and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Tip: This will help the sauce set and the pie to keep its shape.
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