Fluffy Caramel Pie

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed gingersnaps (about 30 cookies)
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 (1 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 28 caramels
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Combine cookie crumbs and butter and press on bottom and up the sides of a greased 9" pie plate. Cover and chill.
  2. Place cold water in heavy saucepan and sprinkle with gelatin. Let stand 1 minute
  3. Add caramels, milk and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until gelatin is dissolved and caramels are melted. Refrigerate 1-2 hours or until mixture mounds when stirred with a spoon.
  4. Stir in pecans and vanilla. Fold in cool whip and pour into crust. Chill 6 hours or overnight.
  5. If desired, garnish with caramel ice cream topping and additional pecans.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

807 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.9g 14% DV
Total Fat 53.1g 68% DV
Carbs 63.9g 23% DV
Fiber 3.9g 14% DV
Sugar 35.3g 71% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9979mg 100% DV
Potassium 310.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 81.5mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47.8mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 4.3mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 203.3mg 16% DV
Iron 4.1mg 23% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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