Mile High Pie Recipe
A decadent pie with layers of rich filling.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Make the Pie Crust
In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt together.
- 2
Cut in the Butter
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture, and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add Ice Water
Gradually add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
- 4
Chill the Dough
Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 5
- 6
Pre-bake the Crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork and bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden. Let cool.
Filling Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- 8
Whip the Heavy Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- 9
Layer the Filling
Spread half of the cream cheese filling into the cooled pie crust, then drizzle half of the chocolate ganache over it. Repeat the layers with the remaining filling and ganache.
- 10
Add Caramel Sauce
Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top of the pie.
- 11
Top with Whipped Cream
Spread the whipped cream over the entire pie and sprinkle chocolate shavings on top.
- 12
Chill the Pie
Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight to set before serving.
