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Candy Bar Pie

A delicious caramel pie

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 8 to 10 servings
Calories: 707 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Pretzel Crust:
  • 4 ounces pretzel sticks finely ground in a food processor or blender
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the Caramel Sauce:
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter cubed
For the Pie:
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter melted
  • ⅓ cup prepared caramel sauce
  • ¼ cup coarsely chopped peanuts
  • 10 ounces semisweet chocolate melted

Instructions

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  1. Make the Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together the ground pretzels, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and chill in the refrigerator until firm, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  2. Meanwhile, Make the Caramel Sauce. Whisk the sugar, water, and corn syrup in a medium-size heavy saucepan until well combined. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook the sugar mixture, without stirring, until it becomes a rich caramel color, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and slowly whisk in the cream until the caramel sauce is smooth, using caution as the mixture may bubble up. (If the sauce seizes, stir it over low heat until the hardened caramel is melted.) Whisk in the butter and set aside.
  3. Assemble the Pie: Smooth the warmed peanut butter evenly over the bottom of the pretzel crust. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Pour the caramel sauce over the peanut butter layer and gently spread with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle the chopped peanuts over the caramel layer. Refrigerate for another 10 minutes. Finish with a smooth layer of melted chocolate. Refrigerate the pie until the chocolate is firm, about 30 minutes. Pie can then remain at room temperature until serving. If you have leftovers, cover with plastic wrap and keep at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • *Note: You will not use the entire batch of caramel sauce that you make. You can keep the leftovers in the refrigerator for ice cream topping, apple dipping, or eating with a spoon.

Nutrition Information

Calories 707kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 66g (22%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 46g (71%) Saturated Fat 24g (120%) Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 305mg (13%) Potassium 383mg (11%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 40g (80%) Vitamin A 795IU (16%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 3.5mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8to 10 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 707

% Daily Value*

Calories 707kcal 35%
Carbohydrates 66g 22%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 46g 71%
Saturated Fat 24g 120%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 305mg 13%
Potassium 383mg 8%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 40g 80%
Vitamin A 795IU 16%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 3.5mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.