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Dulce de Leche Cream Pie with Pecan-Graham Crumble Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Dulce de Leche Cream Pie with Pecan-Graham Crumble is a decadent dessert featuring a homemade graham cracker crust filled with silky salted dulce de leche, topped with fluffy whipped cream and a crunchy pecan-graham crumble. Perfectly balanced with sweet and salty flavors, this pie is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Dulce de Leche

  • 2 (14-oz) cans sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon flaked sea salt (fleur de sel)

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 13.5 full sheets)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 7 tablespoons butter, melted

Pecan-Graham Crumble

  • 6 full sheets graham cracker
  • 3/4 cup pecans
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted (half stick)

Whipped Cream Topping

  • 2 cups heavy cream, very cold
  • 2-4 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Optional Drizzle

  • More dulce de leche or salted caramel topping (for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Make Dulce de Leche: Prepare homemade dulce de leche using the 2 cans of sweetened condensed milk. You can cook it in the Instant Pot for 40 minutes, on the stovetop for 3 hours, or in a slow cooker for 8 hours. Alternatively, you may use store-bought canned dulce de leche.
  2. Prepare Dulce de Leche Mixture: Open the dulce de leche cans and whisk the dulce de leche in a bowl to smooth out any lumps. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt and set aside.
  3. Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) for the crust.
  4. Make Graham Cracker Crust: Crush about 13.5 full sheets of graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin. Combine with sugar and salt.
  5. Add Butter to Crust: Mix in 7 tablespoons of melted butter until crumbs are evenly coated.
  6. Form Crust: Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan, ensuring the edges are at least 1 inch high.
  7. Bake Crust: Bake the crust for 10 minutes at 350°F. Let cool completely; refrigerate if needed.
  8. Fill Pie with Dulce de Leche: Pour the salted dulce de leche into the cooled crust and smooth the top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-4 hours until chilled.
  9. Prepare Pecan-Graham Crumble: Preheat oven to 350°F if not already heated. Roughly crush 6 graham cracker sheets and pecans together.
  10. Coat Crumble with Butter: Melt 1/4 cup butter, stir it into the graham cracker and pecan mixture until coated.
  11. Bake Crumble: Spread mixture on a baking sheet and bake for 9-12 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes, until crispy and browned. Cool completely.
  12. Make Whipped Cream: In a chilled bowl or stand mixer, whip 2 cups very cold heavy cream with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla on high speed for 2-5 minutes until soft peaks form. Adjust powdered sugar to taste.
  13. Assemble Pie: Spread whipped cream over the chilled dulce de leche filling.
  14. Add Topping: Sprinkle the pecan-graham crumble over the whipped cream, reserving some for serving if desired.
  15. Optional Drizzle: Warm additional dulce de leche or salted caramel and drizzle over the pie for extra flavor.
  16. Store Pie: Keep the pie refrigerated until serving. It can be made ahead and chilled well.

Notes

  • You can make dulce de leche by cooking sweetened condensed milk using different methods: Instant Pot (40 minutes), stovetop (3 hours), or slow cooker (8 hours).
  • If in a hurry, chill the crust in the freezer after baking to speed up cooling before adding the filling.
  • The pecan-graham crumble texture can be adjusted to preference, from coarse to fine.
  • Warm the dulce de leche gently and add cream or milk to create a smooth drizzle consistency.
  • Store leftover pie covered in the fridge; it stays fresh for up to 3 days.

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