Description
Indulgent butterscotch cool whip pie delivers a creamy, dreamy dessert that whispers sweet comfort. Silky layers meld perfectly, promising pure pleasure with each delightful spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) box instant butterscotch pudding mix
- 1 cup cold milk
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) tub Cool Whip (thawed)
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Optional Garnish and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup butterscotch chips
- Extra Cool Whip
- Butterscotch chips
- Caramel drizzle
Instructions
- Craft a cohesive crumb base by thoroughly blending graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter until the mixture achieves a uniform texture.
- Carefully transfer the crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie dish, meticulously pressing and molding to create an even layer that covers the entire bottom and sides of the dish.
- To set the crust, choose between two methods: refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow natural firming, or bake at 350F (175C) for 8-10 minutes to create a more structured foundation. If baking, permit the crust to cool completely before proceeding.
Notes
- Boost crust crunchiness by toasting graham cracker crumbs in the oven before mixing with butter and sugar for enhanced nutty flavor.
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies to make the recipe celiac-friendly.
- Use a measuring cup or flat-bottomed glass to press crust mixture evenly and firmly against pie dish sides and bottom for a professional, compact result.
- If refrigerating instead of baking, ensure crust sits in freezer for 30 minutes to create a sturdy, crisp base that won’t crumble when serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg