A rich, creamy, and no-bake Pecan Caramel Cream Pie featuring layers of smooth cream cheese filling, sweet caramel, and buttery pecan topping, perfect for holidays or indulgent treats.
Author:Caroline Jones
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:3 hours 20 minutes
Yield:8 slices 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:No-Bake
Cuisine:Southern
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 graham cracker crust (9-inch, store-bought or homemade)
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
1 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for topping)
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
Pinch of salt
Instructions
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream until light and fluffy.
Spread half of the caramel sauce over the bottom of the graham crust.
Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the caramel layer and smooth the top.
In a saucepan, heat butter and brown sugar until melted. Stir in pecans, cream, and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened slightly.
Let the pecan mixture cool slightly, then pour over the cream layer.
Chill the pie for at least 3 hours or overnight. Before serving, drizzle with extra caramel sauce.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for maximum creaminess.
Toast pecans beforehand for deeper flavor.
Store in fridge up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Serve cold with a side of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Add a sprinkle of sea salt for sweet-salty contrast.