Hot Gooey Caramel Pie — Your OTHER Thanksgiving Pie

by Dorothy Reinhold on November 15, 2015


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I’m stuck like glue to a new cookbook, and if you gaze at the photo above, you’ll know why.

Whoa mama! It’s just impossible not to fall in love with a pie like this. It’s not just beautiful, it’s a supermodel; not just good pie, it’s beyond delicious; not simply a dessert, it’s one of the potentially most popular desserts you might ever make.

Hot Gooey Caramel Pie might be the best pie you ever made! Try it as a second pie for Thanksgiving | ShockinglyDelicious.comIn fact, all the sweet treats are irresistible in “Something Sweet: Desserts, Baked Goods, and Treats for Every Occasion,” by Miriam Pascal. Witness: Blueberry Muffin Cookies (I’m arguing I can eat them for breakfast), Something Sweet Kosher dessert cookbook on ShockinglyDelicious.comGingerbread Biscotti, S’mores Crumb Cake, Neapolitan Trifles, Cookies ‘n Cream Stuffed Waffles, fer Pete’s sake.

Miriam, who has been crowned “the queen of kosher desserts” for her column in a leading kosher magazine, as well as her popular food blog Overtime Cook, created this sweet dream in a sort of kitchen accident. It started out to be a brownie pie, merged into a cheesecake idea, then morphed into blondies and finally she threw caution to the wind and it became a combo of several of those notions.

What does Miriam say?

Listen to what Miriam says about her pie, and see if you don’t want it, right this very minute.

“In the years that I’ve been developing and writing recipes, I’ve made a number that have been really popular, some of which you can find in this book. None, however, have been as iconic and popular as my Hot Gooey Caramel Pie. When trying to figure out why this recipe took off so well, I thought about how different this dessert is. While other recipes are exciting takes on familiar ideas and flavors, this one was so unusual and different that I didn’t even know what I was making at first. It started with some ingredients in my pantry that I wanted to use up, and ended with a dessert that I could barely even name — but that everyone raved about.

“This pie has been made in numerous countries all over the world, graced many special-occasion tables, and enhanced many meals. And over and over again, fans have raved, “It’s just SO good.”

A second pie for Thanksgiving?

We all know we need a pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, but most of us need another pie, too. See what you think of this as your “other pie.”

I’ll bet you get asked for the recipe.

Hot Gooey Caramel Pie

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Yield: 2 pies, 8-10 servings each

Serving Size: 1 piece

Easy to make, this decadent Hot Gooey Caramel Pie is like a cross between blondies, cheesecake and cookies, all in a graham cracker crust. And caramel. Always caramel.

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks (1 cup) butter or trans-fat-free margarine
  • 8 ounces cream cheese or soy cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 cup caramel chips* (see note below)
  • 2 ready-made graham cracker pie crusts
  • For serving: vanilla ice cream; caramel sauce (both optional)

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F.
  2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, on medium speed, cream together butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add brown sugar and corn syrup; beat until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add eggs, baking soda, and vanilla, beating to combine after each addition.
  4. Reduce mixer speed to low; add flour. Beat until combined. Stir in caramel chips.
  5. Divide batter between pie crusts. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the center is just set (it will still be jiggly).
  6. Serve warm with ice cream and caramel sauce (optional).
  7. Cutting: As the name suggests, the pie is gooey— and it doesn’t cut into the neatest slices when warm. For a fancier presentation, make mini pies (see Variation) or serve it closer to room temperature, when it won’t be as gooey.
  8. Makes 2 pies, each 8-10 servings.
  9. Dairy or Pareve

Notes

Variation: For neater serving, bake in mini graham cracker crusts or ramekins for 22-24 minutes.

Make Ahead: This pie freezes well in an airtight container. Defrost and reheat before serving.

Note about Caramel Chips: Miriam buys her Caramel Chips in a kosher market. She normally uses Bakers Choice Caramel Chips, but there might be several brands to choose from in a kosher market so choose whichever you like. They look a lot like butterscotch chips with a slightly darker color. In fact, if you don't have a kosher market nearby, she says butterscotch chips are the closest match (flavor will be different, but still delicious). Do NOT use the Kraft Caramel Bits, which are not what we need for this pie.

Recipe source: Recipe and photo from "Something Sweet: Desserts, Baked Goods, and Treats for Every Occasion," by Miriam Pascal (Mesorah Publications, Ltd.; August 2015; $27.99).

https://www.shockinglydelicious.com/hot-gooey-caramel-pie/

Delicious Chocolate Chip Peanut Pie recipe on ShockinglyDelicious.comStay tuned here for Miriam’s Chocolate Chip Peanut Pie, which I’ll feature December 1, just in time for your Hanukkah feasting. If you’re a dessert lover, you’re going to want this book.

Disclosure: The publisher sent a copy of the book for review.

{ 31 comments… read them below or add one }

Derrie Moore November 21, 2015 at 9:40 pm

Could you please describe the caramel chips and what brand you use? I can’t find them anywhere. Thanks!

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Dorothy Reinhold November 22, 2015 at 2:32 pm

Derrie,
I have an email in to the book author. Stay tuned!

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Dori November 21, 2015 at 8:56 am

Wow! This pie looks beyond delicious!

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Dorothy Reinhold November 21, 2015 at 4:25 pm

Dori,
Make it make it make it!

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Leslie Limon November 19, 2015 at 8:42 am

I need this heavenly pie in my life! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe! 😀

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Renee - Kudos Kitchen November 19, 2015 at 8:14 am

I’m not a big fan of pumpkin pie so I’d make two of these for Thanksgiving dinner instead.

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Nancy | The Bitter Side of Sweet November 19, 2015 at 8:01 am

Wow I didn’t know she did a book, good for her! This pie look amazing!

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Dorothy Reinhold November 19, 2015 at 8:47 am

Nancy,
Yep, and it’s a great book! There are so many recipes I have bookmarked already.

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Sheena @Tea and Biscuits November 19, 2015 at 7:13 am

That’s a seriously good looking pie, I’d be thrilled to have it on my Thanksgiving menu!

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Dorothy Reinhold November 19, 2015 at 10:32 am

Sheena,
Me too!

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Denni Masuen November 19, 2015 at 6:32 am

Could you tell me what kind of caramel chips you used? I’m having a hard time finding them. Thanks!

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Dorothy Reinhold November 22, 2015 at 2:33 pm

Denni,
I have an email in to the author to clarify. Stay tuned!

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Elena November 19, 2015 at 5:21 am

Holy smokes this looks good!

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Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie November 18, 2015 at 6:38 pm

This literally sounds incredible! What a treat!

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Dorothy Reinhold November 18, 2015 at 7:30 pm

Becky,
I know, right?

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Emily November 18, 2015 at 11:07 am

This looks so amazing! Who needs pumpkin pie anyways this Thanksgiving, I think we found a replacement!

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Dorothy Reinhold November 18, 2015 at 7:31 pm

Emily,
I say go for 2 pies.

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Sara @ Bitz & Giggles November 18, 2015 at 10:30 am

This is truly all the pie I need for Thanksgiving. If there is pumpkin too, that’s fine, but this “other” pie is ALL MINE!! LOL Looks delish!

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Dorothy Reinhold November 18, 2015 at 7:32 pm

Sara,
I already took a bite out of your pie!

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Jennifer Stewart November 18, 2015 at 10:23 am

This is my new favorite pie! And here I was going to make apple for Thanksgiving. NOPE! This is it!

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Dorothy Reinhold November 18, 2015 at 7:32 pm

Jennifer,
OK, what about 3 pies? Pumpkin, apple and this? Win-win-win.

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Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine November 18, 2015 at 4:14 am

Hot and gooey sounds just about perfect to me!

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Marye Audet-White November 18, 2015 at 3:49 am

Oh yum! This looks so delicious!

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Maureen November 17, 2015 at 8:15 pm

OMG I have my Thanksgiving pie menu done and now I see this. I think this has to be an add-on. It’s gorgeous!!

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Dorothy Reinhold November 18, 2015 at 7:33 pm

Maureen,
Never finalize too early. 🙂

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Ramona W November 17, 2015 at 2:53 pm

All I need is a fork and I would be a happy camper with this gooey pie. 🙂

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Dorothy Reinhold November 17, 2015 at 5:32 pm

Ramona,
You may fight me for it. 🙂

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heather @french press November 17, 2015 at 7:42 am

I’m not big on sweets, but this sounds heavenly! I can see why it is so popular

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Christina @ Christina's Cucina November 17, 2015 at 7:11 am

Whoa mama is right! Who wouldn’t flip for this pie? I’d have me a piece for breakfast right NOW if I could! Looks dangerous, and that is definitely my kind of cookbook!!!

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Miriam @ Overtime Cook November 16, 2015 at 11:42 am

Wow, thank you so much for the kind words about both my book and my pie! I’m so glad you like my cookbook!

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Dorothy Reinhold November 17, 2015 at 5:39 pm

Miriam,
Your pie is going to make a lot of people happy this holiday season, and so is your book!

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