Ft. Knox Pie Recipe

Name: Ft. Knox Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
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 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

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.

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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.

Ft. Knox Pie

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