Let's Talk BBQ
Recipes => Recipes => Desserts => Topic started by: UWFSAE on August 11, 2013, 06:47:35 PM
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Since I knew we'd have some ugly weather in the area today, I opted out of BBQ and decided to make Caramel Pie for some friends in preparation of the "Breaking Bad" season premiere tonight. For anyone who has had this at O'Charley's restaurants, it's identical except I deleted the crushed nuts (we've got someone here who has a peanut allergy). This is a very rich dessert but it definitely a taste of "home" for me as I haven't had this since I moved to Texas back in 2002.
Caramel Pie
• One (1) graham cracker pie crust
• Two (2) fourteen-ounce cans of sweetened condensed milk
• One (1) small tub of Cool Whip (can used Redi-Whip from a can if you choose)
• Handful of semi-sweet chocolate morsels (optional)
• Handful of finely chopped dry roasted peanuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Take the labels off the cans of condensed milk and scrub the glue off the cans.
2. Line a crockpot with parchment paper or even a bit of tinfoil (it will protect the crockpot against rust rings from the cans of condensed milk).
3. Shake the cans of milk to evenly distribute the contents and then place into the crockpot.
4. Fill the crockpot with warm tap water to at least two inches above the cans.
5. Set to low, cover and cook for four hours.
6. Using tongs, flip the cans in the crockpot and continue cooking on low for another four hours.
7. Remove the heated cans with tongs and set aside to cool.
8. When the cans have cooled to where you can handle them, open the cans into a bowl and stir the contents to smooth consistency. You may want to spray the bowl with Pam to avoid sticking.
9. Spoon the caramel into the pie shell.
10. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle chocolate morsels over the top. Do the same for the optional peanuts if you choose.
11. Refrigerate with the pie lid on overnight and serve. I threw it in the freezer for a little over an hour and it firmed up nicely ...
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That looks mighty good (http://www.niscienceclasses.org/main/Smileys/fantasticsmileys/main_thumbsup.gif)
I really like your method of creating the caramel; the outcome is essentially what the Brazilians call dulce de leche (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dulce_de_leche), but preparation in a slow cooker is new to me (made on the stove top in the past)
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Yeah ... my mom used to do the "boil on the stovetop" method when I was a kid but I was advised (re: yelled at) by a usually-correct young lady that there was a better way that wouldn't result in a trip to the hospital with 3rd degree caramel burns. So, the hand-me-down crockpot got some use!
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Well, that's a great idea, and thanks for posting. Because of the potential for burst cans, my stove top method prescribed poking vent holes in the tops of the cans, which meant that you could not turn then, which means that the caramel would not form in the cooler portions at the top of the can.
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Yup, as I was instructed last night, they won't go boom if they remain covered. So, a longer period in the hot water in a closed environment like a crock pot produced killer results. There may or may not have been a small battle over who got the dregs in each can ...
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lol, I can understand - yours looks way better than any I have ever made (http://www.niscienceclasses.org/main/Smileys/fantasticsmileys/main_thumbsup.gif)
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That looks excellent!! Nice job!!
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Printing this one.
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Great recipe! This one's a keeper ;)
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Looks very good Joe!! TFS I will be trying this. I don't do desserts well but looks like one even I can do! Don
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That pie looks like it would be good for days with great weather as well ;)
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Great idea. I love dulche de leche - this sounds like a perfect revision.
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Joe, that looks delicious. I live so close and still no invite to try that great dessert. Guess I'll just have to try to make it myself. Thanks for the recipe.
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IR, if you want to meet up down at Killen's BBQ once he opens his brick and mortar location in Pearland I'll hand deliver you a pie ... ;D
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Joe, that sounds like a good idea. I bet that I can talk the good Capt into joining us (he's pretty easy when it comes to BBQ). I have wanted to try that place ever since you mentioned it a few months ago.
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I've been four times so far ... and one of those he was out of everything except sausage (and it was still worth the drive). I've never been a big fan of beef ribs but Ronnie puts a serious hurting on them and the brisket is unbelievable. The new place is supposed to be nearing completion and it'll be an old school barbecue joint from what his staff is describing. If you guys are in I'll supply the pie ...
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We had your pie for dessert tonight Joe, some delicious sweetness!!! I remember our daughter made the Dulce De Leche when in 4H. Other than the long cook time for the caramel it is very easy and even I can make pies! TFS Joe. Don
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Man, it's 11:15 pm, and I'm ready for bed. I typically don't have anything to eat this late at night, but that pie would make me change my mind ;)
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Nice job, Don! That stuff is very sweet but oh so addictive. That dulce de leche is also great on waffles and French Toast ... and don't even get me started on what happens when you get some Nilla wafers, a jar of Nutella and a can of that golden goodness ...
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Yumm. That looks delicious.
Mike
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ok i just put 4 kg just looking at this post
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I LOVE PIE ;D ;D ;D
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I have made this before and it is outstanding.