Description
An enticing dessert that beautifully combines rich caramel, toasted pecans, and a light, fluffy filling, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups roughly chopped pecans
- 2 cups flaked coconut (optional)
- 1 stick butter (1/2 cup)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 16 oz Cool Whip (thawed)
- 1 jar caramel ice cream topping
- 2 store-bought graham cracker crusts
Instructions
- Toast pecans and coconut in butter over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 7–8 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and Cool Whip until smooth and fluffy.
- Divide the mixture evenly between the two graham cracker crusts, smoothing the tops.
- Sprinkle the cooled pecan and coconut mixture over both pies.
- Drizzle caramel topping generously over the tops.
- Refrigerate or freeze for at least 3 to 4 hours. For best slicing, freeze until firm.
- Add extra Cool Whip before serving if desired.
Notes
Toast nuts for extra flavor. Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth blending.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Caramel, Pecan, Dessert, Pie, No-bake, Sweet, Celebration