Recipe

Caramel Date Nut Pie Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Mystic_river1 / All my dishes 1 year ago This impressive dessert is the perfect choice for a dinner party. Chock-full of nuts and silky caramel, it will satisfy even the sweetest tooth. Prep:20m Cook:30m Servings:12	Mystic_rive
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Ingredients

1 ( 14-ounce ) can Sweetened Condensed Milk(carmelized-directions follow)

( NOT Evaporated Milk )

2/3 cup chopped dates

2/3 cup chopped pecans

2 tablespoons milk

1 cup ( 1/2 pint ) whipping cream, whipped

1 (6-ounce ) package graham cracker crumb crust

Stir in dates, pecans and condensed milk; cool. Chill thoroughly. Fold in whipped cream.

Pour into crust.

Chill 3 hours or until set.

Garnish as desired.

Refrigerate leftovers.

Directions

To Caramelize Condensed Milk:

Microwave:

Pour condensed milk into 2-quart glass measure. Microwave on 1/2 power Medium 4 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Reduce to 1/3 power (LOW); microwave 12 to 16 minutes or until thick and light caramel-colored, stirring briskly every 2 minutes until smooth. Cool. Chill thoroughly.

Stovetop:

Pour condensed milk into top of double broiler; cover. Place over boiling water. Over low heat, simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until thick and light caramel-colored. Beat until smooth. Cool. Chill thoroughly.

Oven:

Preheat oven to 425. Pour condensed milk into 8 or 9-inch pie plate. Cover with aluminum foil; place in shallow pan. Fill pan with hot water. Bake 1 to 1/2 hours or until thick and light caramel-colored. Remove foil; cool. Chill thoroughly.

Caution: Never heat unopened can.

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