Salted Caramel Pecan Chocolate Pie has an Oreo crust, a salted caramel pecan layer, and a thick chocolate ganache layer topped with sea salt! This pie is the epitome of decadence!
You guys, my life is weird. Last Monday I flew to Nashville for dinner. Who does that? (Apparently, I do.)
The time change was Sunday and we gained an hour. Then Monday morning I got up at 3am for my flight to Nashville which was going great until it rained in Dallas. We sat on the tarmac for 2 hours! By the time we finally took off I needed a cocktail in the worst way and they didn’t even charge me for it. (And that is why I now love American Airlines a little bit more.)
Since we basically missed the event (Averie was on my flight) we went out for drinks later that evening. Then I went to bed and got up at 4am for my flight home, where I got in at noon. I pretty much had no idea what time it was for days.
My work travel is now over for 2016 and Thanksgiving is NEXT WEEK. Yes, you read that right. Are you still compiling dessert recipes? I sure hope so because I have 3 pies for you that you have to add to your list.
My first pie for you is this Salted Caramel Pecan Chocolate Pie. It’s beyond insane. The rich fudgy ganache layer is perfect with just a sprinkling of sea salt. This is a GORGEOUS pie and will be the perfect accompaniment to any holiday table…or because it’s a random Wednesday and you need chocolate.
There are so many amazing things about this pie. First, the crust. It’s an Oreo crust. The chocolate of the Oreos is a must for the caramel and chocolate in the pie. This would also be delicious with a shortbread crust!
Fun fact, I made this pie in a 9″ springform pan, like the Butterscotch Pie I shared over the summer. The removable sides make it easy to serve and slice the pie, especially if you’re taking it somewhere and don’t want to lose the pie plate. You can also use a tart pan with removable base or a regular old 9″ pie plate.
Next, on top of the crust goes a salted caramel layer. I made this super easy by just melting caramel squares with heavy whipping cream. Then I stirred in toasted pecans and some Kosher salt to give it that salty sweet flavor. Adding the salt really does take the flavor up a notch.
And then, last but certainly not least, the best part: the rich dark chocolate ganache layer. I used a dark chocolate chip (60% cacao) mixed with heavy whipping cream for a simple ganache. Use a good chocolate chip that you like best. Regular semi-sweet would work here too.
To top it all off, a sprinkling of sea salt. When the rich sweet chocolate hits your tongue followed by the salt it is really a party on your tastebuds.
I mean, just look at the sea salt on top of this pie. Doesn’t it scream gourmet? No one at your party has to know really how EASY it was to make.
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