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Salted Caramel Cream Pie Recipe

Learn how to make this homemade Salted Caramel Cream Pie with the perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. This easy baking recipe features a buttery graham cracker crust, rich homemade caramel, and silky cream topping for the best make-ahead dessert that's guaranteed to impress.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Serves:
1 pie (8 slices)
An overhead shot of a perfectly sliced Salted Caramel Cream Pie on a vintage milk-glass cake stand, capturing the distinct layers of golden caramel and cloud-like cream against the amber graham cracker crust. Soft natural light streams across the surface, highlighting the delicate swirls of whipped cream topping, sprinkled with flaky sea salt crystals and drizzled with extra caramel sauce that elegantly cascades down the sides. A silver dessert fork rests alongside, with a partial slice revealing the luscious, slow-moving caramel layer beneath the pillowy cream filling. Scattered caramel pieces and graham cracker crumbs create an artful border around the presentation.

Ingredients

<ul class="ingredients-main-list"><li class="ingredients-single-item">For the Graham Cracker Crust:</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">200g graham crackers (or digestive biscuits)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">100g unsalted butter, melted</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">50g granulated sugar</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1/4 tsp salt</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">For the Salted Caramel Layer:</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">200g granulated sugar</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">90g unsalted butter, cubed and at room temperature</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">120ml heavy cream, at room temperature</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">8g flaky sea salt (plus extra for garnish)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">For the Cream Layer:</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">250g cream cheese, softened</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">100g powdered sugar</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">1 tsp vanilla extract</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">300ml heavy cream, cold</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">For Garnish:</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">50ml caramel sauce (reserved from main recipe)</li><li class="ingredients-single-item">Extra flaky sea salt</li></ul>

Equipment

<ul class="equipment-main-list"><li class="equipment-single-item">23cm (9-inch) pie dish</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Stand mixer with whisk attachment</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Heavy-bottomed saucepan</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Digital candy thermometer</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Heatproof silicone spatula</li><li class="equipment-single-item">Food processor</li></ul>

Directions

<ol class="no-list-style"><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 1</h4>Preheat your oven to 180°C. In a food processor, pulse the graham crackers until finely ground. Mix the crumbs with melted butter, sugar, and salt until the mixture resembles wet sand. The butter acts as a binding agent while baking, creating a firm crust once cooled.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 2</h4>Press the crumb mixture firmly into your pie dish, creating an even layer across the bottom and up the sides. Use the flat bottom of a measuring cup to compact the crust, ensuring it's tightly packed (this prevents crumbling when slicing). Bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Cool completely on a wire rack.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 3</h4>For the caramel, pour sugar into a heavy-bottomed saucepan and heat over medium heat. Watch carefully as the sugar begins to melt – resist the urge to stir initially! Once sugar starts melting, you can gently swirl the pan to help it melt evenly. Continue cooking until the sugar turns a deep amber color (around 170°C on a candy thermometer).</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 4</h4>Once your caramel reaches the right color, carefully add the butter (it will bubble vigorously). Whisk until fully incorporated. Remove from heat and slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking constantly (caution: mixture will bubble up again). The sudden temperature change is what creates that perfect caramel consistency. Add 6g of the sea salt and whisk until smooth.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 5</h4>Reserve about 50ml of caramel for garnish. Pour the remaining warm caramel into the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set. The slow cooling process allows the caramel to develop its optimal texture – rushing this step may result in a runny filling.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 6</h4>For the cream layer, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until well combined. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to medium-stiff peaks (cold cream whips better because the fat globules can maintain their structure). The air incorporated during whipping is crucial for that light, mousse-like texture.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 7</h4>Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in three additions, being careful not to deflate the air bubbles. The folding technique (rather than stirring) preserves the airy texture that makes this layer so luxurious.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 8</h4>Spread the cream mixture over the set caramel layer, creating decorative swirls with an offset spatula if desired. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight. This resting time allows the flavors to meld together while the layers set to the perfect consistency for clean slicing.</li><li class="MethodStepper"><h4 class="step-title">Step 9</h4>Just before serving, warm the reserved caramel slightly (10-15 seconds in the microwave) and drizzle over the top of the pie. Sprinkle with the remaining flaky sea salt. For the cleanest slices, dip your knife in hot water and wipe dry between cuts. Serve chilled for the perfect contrast between the soft cream and the thick caramel layer.</li></ol>

FAQs

Find answers to your most pressing questions about this delicious recipe right here.

What ingredients are used in Salted Caramel Cream Pie?

This decadent pie requires graham crackers, butter, sugar, and salt for the crust; sugar, butter, heavy cream, and sea salt for the caramel layer; and cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream for the silky topping.

How to cook Salted Caramel Cream Pie at home?

Learn how to cook Salted Caramel Cream Pie by first creating a buttery graham cracker crust, then preparing a homemade caramel sauce with flaky sea salt for the filling. Finally, whip up a silky cream cheese and whipped cream topping that's perfectly balanced between sweet and salty flavours. Refrigerate until set for the best texture.

Can I make caramel sauce without a candy thermometer?

Yes, you can make caramel without a thermometer by watching for visual cues. Cook the sugar until it turns a deep amber colour (like honey), which indicates it's reached the right temperature. Just be vigilant as caramel can burn quickly once it starts to colour.

Why did my caramel sauce crystallise and how can I prevent it?

Crystallisation occurs when sugar crystals form during cooking. Prevent this by avoiding stirring initially (swirl the pan instead), washing down sugar crystals from the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush, and adding a teaspoon of corn syrup or lemon juice to the sugar before cooking.

What's the secret to getting clean slices when serving this pie?

For perfect slices, refrigerate the pie until completely set (at least 6 hours or overnight). Use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry between cuts. The heat helps the knife glide through the caramel layer while maintaining the distinct cream and caramel separation.

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