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Milk Bar Hilly's Pumpkin Caramel Pie Recipe

Milk Bar Hilly’s Pumpkin Caramel Pie Recipe


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  • Author: Patricia
  • Total Time: 8 hours
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Learn how to make the famous Milk Bar Pumpkin Caramel Pie, a viral NYC dessert favorite. This decadent pie features a spiced pumpkin white chocolate ganache, chewy salted caramel, fresh whipped cream, and a delicious streusel topping, all nestled in a homemade pie crust.


Ingredients

Pumpkin Ganache:

  • (2) 15-ounce cans Pumpkin Puree (NOT pumpkin pie filling or mix)
  • 1 1/4 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1/3 cup Corn Syrup (scant)
  • 5 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 12 to 16 ounces White Chocolate (2 to 2 1/2 cups high-quality white chocolate)
  • 3 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Chewy Salted Caramel:

  • 1 cup White Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Heavy Cream
  • 6 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 2 Tablespoons Corn Syrup
  • 12 teaspoons Salt (to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Pie Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups Flour
  • 12 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1/2 cup Fine Ground Cornmeal
  • 1 Tablespoon White Sugar (heaping)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup Ice Cold Water
  • 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar

Streusel Topping:

  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1/3 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Rolled Oats
  • 6 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom
  • Pinch of Salt

Fresh Whipped Cream:

  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 3 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar

Instructions

  1. Pumpkin Ganache: Spread and roast pumpkin puree. Blend with white chocolate and spices until smooth. Refrigerate ganache for future use.
  2. Chewy Salted Caramel: Cook sugar, water, and corn syrup until golden. Add cream, butter, and flavorings. Cool and refrigerate caramel.
  3. Pie Crust: Mix dry ingredients, add butter, and water to form dough. Chill, roll, and blind bake crust until golden brown. Cool.
  4. Streusel Topping: Combine ingredients, bake until golden. Set aside.
  5. Fresh Whipped Cream: Whip cream and sugar until soft peaks form.
  6. Assembling: Pour caramel into crust, top with ganache. Chill overnight. Serve cold with whipped cream and streusel.

Notes

  • Read the FAQ’s section of the blog post for answers to the most frequently asked questions.
  • Substitute store-bought caramel or pie crust if desired.
  • To reduce sweetness, use 12 ounces of white chocolate instead of 16.
  • Prep Time: 1 hour
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: Approx. 450
  • Sugar: Approx. 25g
  • Sodium: Approx. 350mg
  • Fat: Approx. 30g
  • Saturated Fat: Approx. 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: Approx. 40g
  • Fiber: Approx. 2g
  • Protein: Approx. 5g
  • Cholesterol: Approx. 70mg