Best 6 Caramel Pumpkin Pie Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors presented by Caramel Pumpkin Pie, an iconic dessert that captures the essence of fall festivities. This delectable treat features a velvety pumpkin filling nestled within a flaky, golden-brown crust. The caramel topping adds a luscious layer of sweetness and richness, creating an irresistible combination that tantalizes the taste buds. This article offers a comprehensive guide to crafting this culinary masterpiece, providing step-by-step instructions and essential tips for achieving perfection. Along with the classic Caramel Pumpkin Pie recipe, you'll also discover variations that cater to different dietary preferences, including a gluten-free crust option and a vegan filling alternative. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to create an unforgettable Caramel Pumpkin Pie that will be the star of your table.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CARAMEL-PECAN PUMPKIN PIE



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This is the perfect Thanksgiving Day dessert! This recipe gives you the best of both words, pecan pie and pumpkin pie in one. It's delicious, rich, and mouthwatering! It will look like you spent hours, but it's really very easy to make. You'll definitely receive compliments and repeated requests for this dish.

Provided by LISACAS1

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 eggs
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
½ cup half-and-half
¾ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
1 (9 inch) prepared pie shell
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Beat the eggs, pumpkin, and half-and-half together in a mixing bowl until smooth. Stir in the sugar, flour, lemon zest, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice until evenly blended. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the prepared pie shell. Cover the edges of the pie with aluminum foil strips to prevent burning.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the pecan caramel topping by mixing the brown sugar, pecans, and butter together in a bowl until evenly blended. Carefully spoon over the top of the pie. Continue baking the pie until the topping is golden and bubbly, and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes more. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.5 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 63.5 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 378.1 mg, Sugar 41.3 g

CARAMEL PECAN CRUNCH PUMPKIN PIE



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Chilled pumpkin pie layered with yummy caramel and pecans. So simple and always a favorite.

Provided by mistycolleen

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (9 inch) graham cracker crust
¼ cup caramel ice cream topping, or to taste, divided
¾ cup chopped pecans, divided
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup cold milk
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant cheesecake pudding mix
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping (such as Cool Whip®), thawed

Steps:

  • Coat the bottom of the graham cracker crust with 2 tablespoons caramel; cover with 1/2 of the chopped pecans.
  • Mix pumpkin puree, milk, vanilla pudding mix, cheesecake pudding mix, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a large bowl until smooth. Pour over pecans in the pie crust. Smooth whipped topping over the surface with a spatula.
  • Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons caramel over whipped topping. Garnish with remaining chopped pecans. Refrigerate until pie is chilled through and firm, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.8 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 556.2 mg, Sugar 34 g

CARAMEL-CRUNCH PUMPKIN PIE



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Mom's extra-special holiday pie is both creamy and crunchy, thanks to the addition of whipping cream and chopped walnuts.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
3 eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon rum extract
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
Whipped cream and additional chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup brown sugar, walnuts and butter until crumbly. Press onto the bottom of pastry shell. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin, extract, cinnamon, salt, mace, ginger and remaining brown sugar until blended; stir in cream. , Pour into pastry shell. Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 40-45 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove foil. Cool on a wire rack. , Garnish with whipped cream and additional walnuts if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 33g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CARAMEL-PUMPKIN PIE WITH MINCEMEAT ICE CREAM



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Food Processor     Dairy     Ginger     Vegetable     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Pumpkin     Fall     Cinnamon     Clove     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Crust
1 1/3cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 tablespoons chilled lard, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons (or more) ice water
Filling
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup half and half
2/3 cup whipping cream
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
1 cup canned pure pumpkin
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
Mincemeat Ice Cream

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Mix flour, sugar, and salt in processor. Add butter and lard; using on/off turns, process until coarse meal forms. Add 2 tablespoons ice water and process until moist clumps form, adding more ice water by teaspoonfuls if mixture is dry. Form dough into disk. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Roll out dough on floured surface to 12-inch round. Transfer to 9-inch-diameter pie dish. Fold overhang under; crimp edges decoratively. Chill 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake crust until edges begin to brown, pressing crust with back of fork if bubbles form, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
  • Meanwhile, for filling:
  • Stir sugar and 2 tablespoons water in medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat; boil without stirring until sugar turns dark amber, occasionally swirling pan and brushing down pan sides with wet pastry brush, about 7 minutes (time will vary depending on size of pan). Remove pan from heat. Whisk in butter 1 tablespoon at a time (mixture will bubble). Stir in half and half and cream, stirring until all caramel bits dissolve.
  • Whisk 2 whole eggs and 1 yolk in large bowl to blend. Whisk in pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Gradually whisk caramel mixture into pumpkin mixture.
  • Transfer filling to crust. Bake until puffed and set in center, about 50 minutes. Cool pie on rack. Chill until cold. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.) Serve with Mincemeat Ice Cream.

PUMPKIN PIE ICE CREAM WITH SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE



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Truthfully, I want those cozy flavors of Thanksgiving throughout the year. This ice cream has just the right balance of spices, and no matter when you make it, you'll find yourself surrounded in the warmth and love that pumpkin pie has to offer. -Angie Stewart, Memphis, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 1-1/2 quarts ice cream and 1-1/4 cups sauce.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large egg yolks
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup canned pumpkin
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, whisk egg yolks and brown sugar until blended; stir in heavy cream. Cook over low heat until mixture is just thick enough to coat a metal spoon and a thermometer reads at least 160°, stirring constantly. Do not allow to boil. Remove from heat immediately., Quickly transfer to a large bowl; place bowl in a pan of ice water. Stir gently and occasionally for 2 minutes. Stir in half-and-half, pumpkin, pie spice, vanilla and salt. Press plastic wrap onto surface of custard. Refrigerate several hours or overnight., Fill cylinder of ice cream maker no more than two-thirds full; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. (Refrigerate any remaining mixture until ready to freeze.) Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze until firm, 2-4 hours. , For caramel sauce, in a large heavy saucepan, spread sugar; cook, without stirring, over medium-low heat until it begins to melt. Gently drag melted sugar to center of pan so sugar melts evenly. Cook, without stirring, until melted sugar turns a medium-dark amber, 5-10 minutes. Immediately remove from heat, then slowly stir in cream, butter, salt and almond extract. Serve with ice cream. Refrigerate leftover sauce; keep leftover ice cream frozen.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 29g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 455mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CARAMEL PUMPKIN PIE



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Categories     Dessert     Bake     Thanksgiving     Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough

Yield 8-10 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

• 1 quantity sweet pastry, use your favourite recipe, or this one which I love, par-baked and cooled in a deep quiche pan
Filling
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 cups pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Pinch ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • To make the filling, bring sugar and water to the boil in a large saucepan, stirring until dissolved. Gently swirl pan (do not stir) until mixture is a deep golden caramel, about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and carefully add 1 cup cream (mixture will bubble vigorously). Stir until caramel has dissolved. Stir in remaining cream and bring just to a simmer. Meanwhile, whisk together pumpkin puree, spices and salt in a large bowl. Whisk in the hot cream mixture, then add eggs, whisking until just combined. Pour filling into the prepared, cool pastry crust and bake for about 55-60 minutes, or until puffed and center is set. Cool in pan, on a rack for about 2 hours. The pie will cotinue to set as it cools. Remove side of pan before serving.

Tips:

  • Choose the right pumpkin: Use a sugar pumpkin or a pie pumpkin, as they have a sweeter, denser flesh that is perfect for pies.
  • Roast the pumpkin: Roasting the pumpkin intensifies its flavor and makes it easier to puree.
  • Use a food processor or blender to puree the pumpkin: This will give you a smooth, consistent filling.
  • Don't overcook the caramel: The caramel should be a deep amber color, but it should not be hard or brittle.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving: This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

This caramel pumpkin pie is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion. The combination of sweet pumpkin, creamy caramel, and flaky crust is sure to please everyone at your table.

With a little planning and effort, you can make this pie at home. Just be sure to follow the tips above to ensure that your pie turns out perfectly.

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