Ft. Knox Pie Recipe

Name: Ft. Knox Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 chocolate cookie pie crust; 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans; 1 (1/4 ounce) envelope knox unflavored gelatin; 1/4 cup cold water; 2 cups whipping cream or 2 cups heavy cream; 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 22 caramels; 2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

1
Spread pecans evenly in the bottom of pie shell.
2
In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand 1 minute.
3
Stir over low heat till completely dissolved.
4
Stir in one cup of cream.
5
Bring to a boiling point; put in a blender along with chocolate chips.
6
Process until chocolate is melted.
7
While processing, add 1/2 cup of cream, eggs and vanilla; process until blended.
8
Pour into bowl and chill until thickened, about 15 minutes.
9
In small pan combine caramels, 1/4 cup of cream and butter.
10
Simmer, stirring occasionally, till caramels are melted.
11
Pour onto crust.
12
Let cool 10 minutes.
13
With whisk or spoon, beat gelatin mixture till smooth.
14
Pour into crust; chill till firm.
15
Garnish with remaining cream, whipped.

1046

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 chocolate cookie pie crust, 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans, 1 (1/4 ounce) envelope knox unflavored gelatin, 1/4 cup cold water, and more.

Yes, Ft. Knox Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ft. Knox Pie

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