Toasted Coconut Pecan Walnut Caramel Cream Pie

Toasted Coconut

Pecan Walnut

Caramel Cream Pie

Toasted coconut, yum! Toasted pecans , yum! Toasted walnuts , yum! And caramel cream filling, yum! Can you say yummy? YUMMY!

All of this presented on a graham cracker crust  AND the best part of this delicious dessert is it is NO BAKE. Can you say yummy? Of course you can...



On a recent trip to see my family in Florida, my sister contributed this little dessert dish during one of our family meals. Well, I had three or four servings during the next two days. Ok, I know. It was a little rich, some might say fattening. But, it was sort of like a little vacation so I didn't have to "watch my figure" during this time away from home.

I had to have the recipe so I asked her for the details. She rattled off the ingredients, but I like to be a bit more precise on "how much of this" or "how much of that" is in the recipe. While she stood there trying to remember, my simple little "google" yielded three or four "like" recipes. Cause that will work! You can pick out parts you like from all the recipes and form your own little creation.

Did you know there are Persian and English walnuts? Did you know that "green" walnuts can be pickled or fully ripened walnuts are known for their "nutmeat"? Well did you? I'm still not so sure about "pickled walnuts", but then that can be another adventure. Just click; The Walnut to get a delightful insight on this amazing nut.

This recipe is a wonderful "Make Ahead" potluck dessert AND because it makes two pies, you can save one just for yourself. You don't have to share and no one will know the better. For me, it's really good. It is a bit rich, but who doesn't like a little rich dessert from time to time.  That other person living in my house said: "It's ok.". However, the plate was licked clean. And the neighbor really enjoyed it as well. So, are you ready?

Let's Try It!

Silly me, forgot the Milk in other pic.

Ingredients:

• 2 - 9 in. graham cracker crusts
• 1/3 c. butter
• Flaked sweetened coconut, approx. 12 oz. - You can use less or more to taste
• 1/2 c. chopped pecans
• 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
• 1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
• 1 - 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
• 12 oz. frozen whipped topping, such as Cool Whip, thawed
• 1 - 14 oz. jar caramel ice cream topping, such as Hersheys or Smuckers

Preparation:

1.   In a medium to large skillet melt butter on medium heat. Toss in nuts and coconut, mixing well to coat. Saute and stir several times until lightly browned. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate & set aside to cool.

2.  In a large mixing bowl, whip softened cream cheese until fluffy. Pour in condensed milk and mix until smooth.

3.  Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping just to combine. 

4. Gently & evenly spread about 1/4 of the cream cheese mixture into each pie crust. Gently sprinkle about 1/4 of the coconut mixture over the top of each cream cheese mixture. Drizzle about 1/3 of the caramel topping over the top of each cream coconut mixture.  This should leave about 1/3 of the caramel for the final layer.

5.  Repeat layers for each pie, starting with cream cheese mixture. Then coconut mixture. Then caramel topping. OHHH, just look!

6. Cover each pie and freeze for several hours. I left mine in the freezer, covered, for at least 6 hours. Less time is probably ok. The freezing helps to set & firm the pies making them a bit easier to slice when serving. I actually let mine sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before slicing. And you might remember a little tip from a previous recipe. You can remove the paper layer from the plastic cover on your graham cracker crust, gently clean with a little soapy water, dry, invert & use as the cover when placing in the freezer. 

So, I will share with you the slice below on the right! But I get the remainder of the pie on the left. Share with your neighbors. Win over an old combatant. Make up for a tense little encounter. Prime the pump for that special little gift you have been craving. The options are endless. But, please enjoy your Toasted Coconut Pecan Walnut Caramel Cream Pie!

Enjoy! WildWSS outta here!