Betty's Caramel Dream Pie with Heath Bar Topping

[propertyofjoey]

I DIDN'T KNOW THAT'S HOW CARAMEL WAS MADE!! :O College deserts just took a step up from ice cream :P Thanks, looks amazing.

[sashaemo24]

i love u videos

[angelfacade]

Hi Betty! This definitely seems like a delicious pie! I want to try it, but I want to make sure that using a 6 or 7 quart crock pot would be okay since I don't own anything smaller. Can't wait to try this!

[bettyskitchen]

@angelfacade Yes, a larger crock pot is fine.

--Betty :)

[jdolani]

Love this recipe!

[tastyisland]

Another fantastic presentation, Betty!

I didn't know you can make caramel from "scratch" by simply slow-cooking a can of sweetened condensed milk. Mahalo for the tip!

I'm curious whether that would work using a pressure cooker, where you could cut the cooking time down to easily less than an hour vs. 9 hours in a slow cooker. I think I'll try it.

I like the Heath Bar pieces for your finishing touch. Sounds and looks ono (delicous)!!!

Pomai

[bettyskitchen]

@tastyisland Thanks for your lovely comment! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[110cottoncandy]

do you know about how many cups is in 300 mL?

[bettyskitchen]

@110cottoncandy 300 mL = 1 cup.

--Betty  :)

[MegaCoca21]

Betty can you use regular milk?

[bettyskitchen]

@MegaCoca21 This recipe requires something equivalent to sweetened condensed milk. Here is a recipe for a substitute:

SUBSTITUTE FOR SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK

1 c. instant dry milk (solid)

2/3 c. sugar

1/3 c. boiling water

3 tbsp. melted butter

In blender, combine instant dry milk, sugar, boiling water and melted butter. Blend until smooth. Store in refrigerator until ready to use. Yields approximately 14 ounces (a little less), about the same as a store bought can.

I hope this helps!

--Betty

[MegaCoca21]

@bettyskitchen  Thnxz Betty:-)

[amkebu]

Thanks for this! I actually just wanted a way to make dulce de leche without boiling the can (didn't want the chemicals from the can liner being cooked with the milk), and this is PERFECT. I'm making it your way for the second time now, it makes the perfect topping for my chocolate turtle cheesecake!

[bettyskitchen]

@amkebu Thanks for your comment!  I am so glad that you liked my method!

--Betty :)

[110cottoncandy]

What if I don't have a crock pot? What can I do?

[bettyskitchen]

@110cottoncandy You can pour your cans of sweetened condensed milk into a 8 by 10 by 2-inch Pyrex baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil, and place in a larger poaching pan. Add water to the poaching pan, until the water is half-way up the sides of the baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 2 hours.

--Betty :)

[Landotter1]

Hey Betty, My wife comes from Eastern Europe and they just take the label off of the can and boil it on medium boil for 10-15 minutes or so, to make caramel. works real slick and much faster than 9 hours. Hey, whatever works huih? :-D Thought you may want to know.... Otter

[ilovstodance]

ohhhhhhhh my so easy love it love it going to try that>> shopping for supply's lol

[heylobeo]

fat free condensed milk actually has a lot more sugar in it as opposed to regular condensed milk (as sugar has no fat) - just letting you know (:

[PinkMakeupDiva]

I make this pie by boiling the sweetened condensed milk in a large stock pot (using the crock pot seems safer) but have never thought to add heath bar to it. I will it try it your way the next time I make this.

[ItzAColeman]

Yeah we do the same thing except we boil ours in the can for 3 hrs.

[yourmumgavemehead69]

@ItzAColeman Wouldn't boiling it in the can make the element of the can go into the caramel? Just wondering cause that seems a whole lot easier than Betty's method and if it works great for you the way you do it then I'm doing it that way :P Please reply.

[rochellebaby93]

i like you! i love every video u have. i hate how it makes me hungry so bad. but i freakin love it!!!

[AnotherDumbBimbo]

i make caramel pie to dont do it like you i make my own crust whipp my own cream and my caramel is da best!! i then garnish it with shaved chocolate or cinnamon :) but yours looks real yummy to :)

[heavybows]

betty looks good in my kichen. just dont tell rick. nice video

[TheMOstang1]

Do I need to heat the water up on a stove or can I just get the water really hot from the faucet. (I don't have the kind of attachment on my faucet you have but our water does get steam coming off it when it is hot. I was just wondering so I get the results like you did.

[bettyskitchen]

@TheMOstang1 Hi! You can just use really hot water from the faucet--that will be fine!

--Betty :)

[TheMOstang1]

Looks yummy. I love desserts.  I look forward to trying it. Thanks!

[bettyskitchen]

@TheMOstang1 Thanks! I hope you enjoy it!

--Betty :)

[braddfarny]

Betty! I discovered your channel late last night (4am in england, i am english you see ) and wanted to run down to my kitchen and bake there and then! All your recipes look extremely delicious, and you make them so easy to make, Im 17 years old and can understand these tutorials very well! Thankyou from your british fan :)

bradd

[bettyskitchen]

Hi Bradd,

Thanks for your great comment! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[Powersoldier22]

this is alsome thanks!!!!

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for your sweet comment! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[horsieemad44]

that looks really nice but i live in England so i dunno what i Heath bar is! lol x

[bettyskitchen]

A heath bar is a toffee bar; that's English toffee covered with chocolate. I hope this helps!

--Betty :)

[uddingstonbluenose]

@horsieemad44 Think a dime bar would be an appropriate substitute. Only thing is I am unsure what would work as a substitute for the graham cracker or the whipped topping.

Perhaps would digestive biscuits and whipped double cream work?

[WaltDisneySG]

Nice sink

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks!

--Betty :)

[theslayer22]

That is definitely a must-try.

thanks so much!

~Liz

[bettyskitchen]

Hi Liz!

Thanks for your sweet comment!

--Betty :)

[soccergirl99rocks]

this is the same as the banoffie without banana

[bettyskitchen]

Yes, it gives you an alterate way of caramelizing the sweetened condensed milk--some people may prefer using this crock pot method! Thanks for commenting!

--Betty :)

[EzzieEzz66]

Hi Betty,

I dont have a crock pot. Do you have an alternative for that?

[soccergirl99rocks]

i know her new video umm the banoffie pie she put it in her oven with water on the outside and baked it for 1 and 30 minutes just watch the banoffie

[PrettylindaCp]

i hope to be just like u when i grow up :D make a bunch of fun stuff. thx for this recipe if i try this i will use 2 cans :) since i really want alot of filling thx

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks for your sweet comments! I hope you do try the caramel pie--It is fabulous!

--Betty :)

[sweetiepie1018]

Betty, I viewed this video a couple of days ago and have a question about this pie. I was wondering what is the texture/consistency of the caramel after it is refrigerated. When you cut it is it firm enough to hold the pie shape. I'm really thinking about making this. Rosemarie

[bettyskitchen]

Hi Rosemarie! I refrigerated mine (just to speed it up), and it was very well set. In fact, I had to stir it around in order to complete the video. It definitely will hold up in a pie (which, of course, you will store in the refrigerator when it has whipped topping on it)! Good luck with your pie! I think you will *love* it--ours was great!

--Betty :)

[tammiettt]

Fantastic! So simple even I can do it.

[bettyskitchen]

It does win the prize for simple--and taste, too! Good luck with your pie! Thanks for commenting!

--Betty :)

[sweetcherrycrumble]

Crumbs! That looks gorgeous, bet its so moorish and i love the crumbled toffee. Do u have any suggestions of any variations i.e anything else u can crumble or chop and spread over the top? And btw haven't u done more videos in 2009 than there've been days so far? Incredible how u find the time, u r simply awesome!

[bettyskitchen]

Yes, I've done a lot of videos! As far as the top, any candy crumbs would do. I particularly like something chocolate or caramel-flavored; it can just be anything you like! Thanks for commenting!

--Betty :)

[54zoolane]

thankyou :)

[bettyskitchen]

You are quite welcome! I love it when people find recipes that appeal to them. Thank you for commenting!

--Betty :)

[Danielgnik]

I envy your cabinets!

[bettyskitchen]

I have a lot of them! But, I cook so much that they are really put to good use. Thanks for your comment!

--Betty :)

[54zoolane]

hey betty :) this looks amazingly yummy, im going to have to make it, i live in england and we dont have whipped topping any ideas on what i could use instead :)

[bettyskitchen]

Whipped topping is just whipped cream that is sweetened. If you can find whipping cream, just put a 1 pint container of it in a mixing bowl, and beat it with an electric mixer for a bit. When it starts to form up, add 1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar (to your taste) and whip it just until stiff peaks form. (Don't over-beat.) It will turn out great!

--Betty :)

[Patsymd]

What a great idea! Now, Betty, a couple questions: Do you think that this could be doubled? And then used for Caramel Apple Dip? (either actually dipping the apples, or slicing the apples and dipping into it?) P.S. Great camera work, RIck, showing the water level. I didnt really understand until you showed that shot. Depth perception is just lost on videos ! :)

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks, Patsy! Yes, I think you could do two cans. You would need a heat-proof container that will hold two cans worth that will fit into the crock pot. Or, you can put 2 measuring cups or a larger measuring cup in a pan in the oven, and fill the water up to the level of the sweetened condensed milk. I think the taste and consistency is perfect for dipping apples. I would get it to room temperature for that--refrigerating it gels it up a bit. I will pass your compliment on to Rick! Thanks!--BG

[junkmail1]

Gosh what a simple recipe! And it looks sooo yummy! Thanks Betty! :)

[bettyskitchen]

You're welcome! I'm glad I posted something that was new to most people! Thanks for commenting!

--Betty :)

[acreasy1]

This looks like a wonderful "Sunday Dinner" recipe, and with so little effort! I can't believe how easy it is to make! Yay for delicious easy desserts. Thank you, Betty! :)

[bettyskitchen]

You're welcome! I love putting together complete dinners--sometimes I only have time for one dish or so. Thanks so much for viewing and commenting!

--Betty :)

[sam52877]

Hi Betty.....gee, It's hard for me to believe condensed milk can turn into caramel!

What kind of sponsor would you need? Financial or other?

You "should" be the next food network star! Even if the food network could see one of your videos, you might not even have to be a contestant. They could just hire you. Love your recipies! Sally

[bettyskitchen]

Hi Sally,

Thanks for all of your sweet compliments! As far as a sponsor is concerned, I have noticed on some YouTube videos that the cook mentions a product like Tyson chicken and then an ad for Tyson comes on at the end. I would think that some companies would provide the equipment and production for videos to be shot in a professional way. I'm not looking to make money; I would just like for my videos to be shorter, transition smoothly, and look less amateurish! Thanks for asking!

--Betty :)

[alexis19801]

Great recipe! How easy!

[bettyskitchen]

Thank you! I thought this would be a recipe that everyone could make and would love! Thanks for viewing and commenting!

--Betty  :)

[tigurzeyez2]

My mother in law made this before she died.. Only she boiled the entire can unopened on the stove for 3 hours. They then layered vanilla wafers in the pudding.. I actually just made this for the 4th!

[tigurzeyez2]

She then combined heavy whipping cream with the caramel before layering it over the vanilla wafers

[bettyskitchen]

That sounds fantastic! Viewers, please note! Thanks!!!

--Betty :)

[bettyskitchen]

What a coincident! I'm glad I posted something that you were familiar with. I would normally do this in the oven, but I didn't want to tie up my oven, and the crock pot always saves the day! Thanks for your comment!!!

--Betty :)

[Teresita40]

Oh wow, I never knew. I now know how to make easy caramel.  I had a request for a cake with caramel icing years ago and I was lost. I thought I could just go to the store and buy it in a tub. I will try this one the weekend. Thank you for all these easy receipes.

[chonu]

you should be the next food network star!

[bettyskitchen]

Thanks--I would be happy with a sponsor to help me improve the quality of my videos! You are very kind...

--Betty :)

[fezan84]

Looks delicious! Betty, I had to do the same caramelization process for another recipe. You may already know this, but you can actually simmer the entire closed can of condensed milk(I had to do two cans at once) in a large pot on the stovetop for about three hours and get the same caramel consistency after letting them cool. After simmering, you just open the can like normal and voila, there's caramel inside!

You're an amazing cook -- thanks again!

[bettyskitchen]

I'm learning so many neat things from my viewers! I hope everyone is reading!!! Great tip, and thank you!!!

--Betty :)