Dulce de Leche Chiffon Pie
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This dulce de leche chiffon pie is my go to dessert when I want something impressive but don't want to spend all day in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just 55 minutes, which makes it perfect for those times when guests are coming over and I'm short on time. The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity, using a store bought pastry crust so you can skip the fussy dough making. Eggs are packed with choline, which is great for brain health, and the airy chiffon filling paired with that rich, caramelized dulce de leche creates a flavor combination that honestly tastes like you've been baking all afternoon. Trust me, once you try this one, it becomes an instant favorite.
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Ingredients
- 250butter
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 500 ggranulated sugar
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 125 gunsalted butter, softened
- 600 mldulce de leche
- 150 mlheavy cream
- 1 gsalt
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 1pastry crust
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
Make the pastry crust according to package instructions.
Tip: Roll out the dough to a thickness of 3mm (1/8 inch).
- 3
Bake the pastry crust for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
Tip: Allow the crust to cool completely.
- 4
In a medium saucepan, combine the dulce de leche and heavy cream.
Tip: Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is smooth and warm.
- 5
Remove from heat and stir in the softened butter until melted.
Tip: Add the vanilla extract and stir to combine.
- 6
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, and salt.
Tip: Beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- 7
Gradually pour the warm dulce de leche mixture into the egg mixture.
Tip: Whisk until well combined.
- 8
Pour the filling into the cooled pastry crust.
Tip: Smooth the top with a spatula.
- 9
Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until the filling is set.
Tip: Allow the pie to cool completely before serving.
- 10
Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Tip: Serve chilled, garnished with whipped cream or chopped nuts if desired.
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