That sounds delicious! Here’s a recipe for a Decadent Caramel Cornflake Cream Pie that combines a creamy filling, sweet caramel, and crunchy cornflakes for a perfect dessert:
Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 2 cups cornflakes
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp sugar
For the filling:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 (8 oz) tub of whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the caramel sauce:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Prepare the crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Crush the cornflakes into small pieces. You can do this by placing them in a plastic bag and crushing them with a rolling pin or by using a food processor.
- In a bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes, melted butter, and sugar until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan to form an even crust.
- Bake for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely before filling.
2. Make the filling:
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream with vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until combined.
- Fold in the whipped topping until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. Make the caramel sauce:
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the brown sugar and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring constantly, for about 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let it cool for a few minutes before using.
4. Assemble the pie:
- Spoon the creamy filling into the cooled cornflake crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Drizzle the warm caramel sauce over the top of the pie.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow it to set.
5. Serve:
- Just before serving, you can drizzle more caramel sauce on top or sprinkle extra crushed cornflakes for a crunchy topping.
Enjoy this deliciously sweet and creamy pie! Let me know how it turns out!
