Description
A dreamy, decadent salted caramel no-bake pie with a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake-style filling, salted caramel drizzle, and crunchy pecans. No oven required—just chill and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 (6-ounce) pre-made graham cracker crust
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 (3.4-oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1½ cups half & half
- ½ cup jarred salted caramel sauce
- 4 oz whipped topping
- Additional salted caramel and about 2 Tbsp chopped pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Remove plastic insert from the pre-made crust.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla on low until smooth (2–3 minutes).
- Spread that mixture into the crust, then chill in the fridge.
- In a clean bowl, beat pudding mix with half & half on medium for 2 minutes. Fold in the salted caramel sauce.
- Spread the caramel-pudding layer over the cream cheese layer.
- Top with whipped topping, then garnish with extra caramel drizzle and chopped pecans.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before slicing.
Notes
- You can use instant chocolate pudding for a chocolate-caramel twist.
- Swap graham crust for Oreo or nut-based crusts.
- Add mini chocolate chips or other nuts on top for variation.
- Make your own crust with crushed graham crackers and melted butter.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezing not recommended due to texture change.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg