Copycat O’Charley’s Caramel Pie

Introduction

Copycat O’Charley’s Caramel Pie is a decadent dessert that replicates the famous pie from O’Charley’s restaurant. With its rich, creamy caramel filling and a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream, chocolate, and nuts, this pie is a sweet treat that’s perfect for any occasion. The best part? It’s incredibly simple to make with only a few ingredients.

Ingredients

• 1 pre-made graham cracker pie crust (9-inch)
• 2-3 cans (13.4 oz each) of dulce de leche (or homemade by boiling sweetened condensed milk)
• 1 small container of whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), or 6-8 oz of whipped cream
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts, optional)
• Chocolate shavings or additional caramel drizzle (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Caramel Filling:
   • If using sweetened condensed milk instead of canned dulce de leche, boil the unopened cans in water for 2-3 hours to create caramel. Make sure the cans are fully submerged in water the entire time. Allow the cans to cool completely before opening.
   • Open the cans of dulce de leche and spread the caramel evenly into the pre-made graham cracker crust.
2. Chill the Pie:
   • Place the caramel-filled pie crust in the refrigerator and allow it to chill for at least 4 hours, or until the caramel is firm.
3. Top with Whipped Cream:
   • Once the caramel has set, spread the whipped topping or freshly whipped cream over the top of the caramel layer.
4. Garnish:
   • Sprinkle the chopped chocolate chips and nuts over the top of the whipped cream.
   • Optionally, you can add chocolate shavings or drizzle additional caramel over the top for extra decadence.
5. Serve:
   • Slice and serve the pie chilled. Enjoy the rich, creamy, and indulgent flavors reminiscent of the classic O’Charley’s dessert.

Conclusion

This Copycat O’Charley’s Caramel Pie is a quick and easy way to enjoy a restaurant-quality dessert at home. With its smooth caramel filling, light and airy whipped cream topping, and a crunchy graham cracker crust, it’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether for a special occasion or just because, this pie is bound to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.