Print

Milk Bar Hilly’s Pumpkin Caramel Pie Recipe

Milk Bar Hilly's Pumpkin Caramel Pie Recipe

4.8 from 26 reviews

Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of Milk Bar Hilly’s Pumpkin Caramel Pie. This show-stopping dessert features layers of pumpkin ganache, chewy salted caramel, and a buttery pie crust, topped with a crunchy streusel and fluffy whipped cream. Perfect for fall gatherings or holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

Scale

Pumpkin Ganache:

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans Pumpkin Puree
  • 1 1/4 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1/3 cup Corn Syrup
  • 5 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 12 to 16 ounces White Chocolate
  • 3 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Chewy Salted Caramel:

  • 1 cup White Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Heavy Cream
  • 6 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 2 Tablespoons Corn Syrup
  • 12 teaspoons Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Pie Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups Flour
  • 12 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1/2 cup Fine Ground Cornmeal
  • 1 Tablespoon White Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup Ice Cold Water
  • 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar

Streusel Topping:

  • 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1/3 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/3 cup Rolled Oats
  • 6 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom
  • Pinch of Salt

Fresh Whipped Cream:

  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 3 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar

Instructions

  1. Pumpkin Ganache: Spread and roast pumpkin puree, then blend with white chocolate and spices. Chill and reheat as needed.
  2. Chewy Salted Caramel: Cook sugar, water, and corn syrup to a golden brown caramel, then add butter, cream, and flavorings. Chill until ready to use.
  3. Pie Crust: Mix dry ingredients, cut in butter, add water, chill, roll out, and blind bake until golden brown.
  4. Streusel Topping: Mix ingredients, bake until golden brown, and set aside.
  5. Fresh Whipped Cream: Whip cream and sugar until soft peaks form.
  6. Assembling: Layer caramel in pre-baked pie crust, top with pumpkin ganache, chill overnight. Serve cold with whipped cream and streusel.

Notes

  • For best results, follow the instructions carefully and pay attention to temperatures while making caramel and ganache.
  • Adjust salt levels in caramel to personal preference.
  • Pie crust can be prepared ahead of time for convenience.
  • Store leftover pie in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Keywords: Pumpkin Caramel Pie, Milk Bar Recipe, Dessert, Fall Baking, Thanksgiving