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