Salted Caramel Ice Cream Pie
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Salted Caramel Ice Cream Pie is a decadent dessert combining creamy ice cream with rich salted caramel sauce, pecans and chocolate. The pie features a buttery base made with pecans and sugar, topped with scoops of ice cream and finished with homemade salted caramel drizzle. With a preparation time of 20 minutes and cooking time of 25 minutes, this indulgent treat suits anyone craving an impressive yet straightforward dessert.
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Ingredients
- 400 gice cream
- 120 gpecans
- 200 gsalted caramel sauce
- 150 mlheavy cream
- 250 ggranulated sugar(For caramel sauce)
- 60 gunsalted butter(For caramel sauce)
- 10 gsea salt(For caramel sauce)
- 4 piecesegg yolks(For caramel sauce)
- 30 gall-purpose flour(For crust)
- 20 gconfectioners' sugar(For dusting)
- 100 gunsalted chocolate(For garnish)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Use a pie dish that fits your oven's dimensions.
- 2
Prepare the crust by mixing the flour, confectioners' sugar, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Add the unsalted butter and mix until the dough comes together. Press the dough into a pie dish and bake for 15 minutes.
Tip: Cool the crust completely before filling.
- 3
Make the salted caramel sauce by melting the unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the sea salt and egg yolks, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Tip: Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve before using.
- 4
Chop the pecans and set aside. Scoop the ice cream into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Fold in the whipped heavy cream and chopped pecans.
Tip: Be gentle when folding the whipped cream to avoid deflating it.
- 5
Pour the ice cream mixture into the prepared crust and smooth the top. Drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the ice cream.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a swirly design with the caramel sauce.
- 6
Refrigerate the pie for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
Tip: Garnish with unsalted chocolate shavings before serving.
- 7
Slice the pie into wedges and serve chilled.
Tip: Dust with confectioners' sugar for extra elegance.
- 8
Serve immediately, as the ice cream will start to melt.
Tip: This pie is best served fresh, but it can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 days.
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