Ft Knox Pie
Indulge in pure decadence with Ft Knox Pie, a luxurious layered dessert that combines a buttery graham cracker crust, rich caramel filling, and velvety chocolate ganache. This crowd-pleasing treat is the perfect balance of sweet and salty, especially when finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients like sweetened condensed milk, semi-sweet chocolate, and heavy cream, Ft Knox Pie delivers a show-stopping dessert without complicated steps. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or treating yourself to something special, this no-bake meets baked pie is a guaranteed treasure. Serve it chilled for the ultimate indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 14 oz Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup Light brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream (for ganache)
- 0.5 teaspoons Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix well until the texture resembles wet sand.
Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Allow to cool completely.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, heavy cream, and 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and reaches a caramel consistency, about 8-10 minutes.
Pour the caramel filling into the cooled graham cracker crust. Spread evenly and allow to cool for 30 minutes at room temperature.
In a heatproof bowl, add the semi-sweet chocolate chips. In a small saucepan over low heat, warm 1/2 cup of heavy cream until hot but not boiling. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips. Let sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until smooth to create the ganache.
Pour the chocolate ganache over the cooled caramel layer, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until set.
Optional: Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the ganache layer before serving for a delightful contrast of flavors.
Slice and serve the pie chilled. Enjoy your Ft Knox Pie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6151 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 347.1 g | 445% | |
| Saturated Fat | 208.4 g | 1042% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 771 mg | 257% | |
| Sodium | 2704 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 753.6 g | 274% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 624.2 g | ||
| Protein | 63.9 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1458 mg | 112% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2069 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
