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This pie is a revelation.  Well, I might be taking that statement a bit too far but it was fantastic.  It started with a simple fudge pie recipe that I have loved for years.  It is essentially the chocolate fudge pie recipe from the movie, “The Help”.  I have made this pie for parties at my home and even for my birthday a few years ago when I was going through a no-cake phase (it only lasted two weeks).

I just adore this fudge pie.  The taste reminds me of a fudgy brownie, perfectly chewy and chocolatey, but with a flaky pie crust bottom.  It really is the perfect chocolate pie.

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My thought was to see how I could make this pie even more fun.  Immediately candy bars floated around in my mind.  I am not a big eater of candy bars I must confess.  I have a dad for a dentist so I really never gravitated towards them but if there was one I would indulge in every now and again, it would be a Snickers.  First, it has peanuts and that is the only nut I am not allergic to, probably because it is technically a legume and not really a not.  Secondly, I love the peanuts with the gooey caramel and chocolate combo and thought I could add a bit of that flavor to my pie.

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I started with my trusty and added a thin layer of caramel sauce with peanuts then topped it with the fudge pie mixture and baked for 50 minutes.  Holy Moly, was this soooo delicious!!!!

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With a garnish of fresh whipped cream and chopped candy bar, I was ready to devour this, and you will be too!

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Candy Bar Fudge Pie
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
 
Recipe Adapted from Food and Wine
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: holiday recipes, kid-friendly recipes, winter recipes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 425 kcal
Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams of Grandbaby-Cakes.com
Ingredients
For the Caramel Nut Crust Bottom:
  • 1 cup soft caramel individually wrapped candy unwrapped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
  • 3 tablespoons salted peanuts
For The Fudge Filling:
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Roll Pillsbury refrigerated pie crust into your pie pan and prick bottom with a fork.
For the Caramel Nut Crust Bottom:
  1. Next, add unwrapped caramel, butter, and evaporated milk into a microwave safe bowl and microwave 20-30 seconds at a time then whisk together until caramel has completely melted and is a smooth consistency (takes about 1 minute and 15-30 seconds).
  2. Spread caramel sauce on the bottom of the pie crust.
  3. Top with salted peanuts and press down into the caramel.
For the Fudge Filling:
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, salt, butter, eggs, evaporated milk and vanilla extract until well combined.
  2. Pour fudge mixture over caramel nut crust bottom.
  3. Bake for 45 minutes or until outsides of pie are set but inside is still a bit jiggly.
  4. Remove and cool completely on cooling racks.
  5. Garnish with whipped cream and chopped candy bar and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Candy Bar Fudge Pie
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 425 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 258mg 11%
Potassium 198mg 6%
Total Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 46g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin A 7.1%
Vitamin C 0.6%
Calcium 10.4%
Iron 6.5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  2. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    June 14, 2014 at 3:00 am

    Best. Pie. Ever.

    I haven’t actually tried it but I know. Just look at it!

    By the way, I LOVE those Pillsbury refrigerated pie crusts. So much better than the ones that are already rolled out in the pans!

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    • Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

      June 14, 2014 at 11:26 am

      Thanks so much Erin! I feel the same way about the refrigerated pie crusts. Super yummy and convenient!

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    • Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

      June 11, 2014 at 12:54 am

      Yes! The premade pie crusts are seriously the best things ever when you are a beginner or just out of time period!

      Reply

  6. Kaitlin says

    June 8, 2014 at 9:37 pm

    mmmmmmmmmmmm in a sea of sensible veggies and fruits, this definitely makes an impression on foodgawker. as a bonafied chocoholic, this is going straight to the top of my must try chocolate recipes. I think I know of The Help chocolate pie recipe you’re talking about, and I’ve been wanting to try it ever since I saw the movie. I’ll have to try it soon now 🙂

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  8. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says

    June 8, 2014 at 7:58 am

    Good gracious, Jocelyn, I honestly think I could eat a big slice of this for my breakfast today! It looks and sounds divine. I’m like you – don’t eat so many candy bars these days – but I do like snickers and think it would go very very well in any kind of brownie or chocolate pie. Hope you’re enjoying your weekend and sharing this pie around (otherwise, your dad would not be impressed!)

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    • Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

      June 8, 2014 at 12:29 pm

      hahaha agreed! I guess Snickers is pretty popular. It is the only candy bar I happen to like and putting that flavor in this pie was divine!

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    • Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

      June 7, 2014 at 2:19 am

      Oh yeah Jessica! I don’t do a ton of chocolate but definitely had my fair share of this.

      Reply

    • Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

      June 6, 2014 at 11:30 pm

      I am so glad you decided to come on over Jacquee! Thanks for coming over to the dark side!

      Reply

  19. Mary Frances says

    June 6, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    Oh oh oh. I am getting the weak in the knees reaction. Jocelyn, this pie … like, no words! Candy bar, fudge, and pie in one recipe! Pinned!

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    • Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

      June 6, 2014 at 7:42 pm

      I loved that book too girl! I also laugh a bit. So glad this pie doesn’t have any of what Minny’s pie had in it lol.

      Reply

  24. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

    June 6, 2014 at 4:48 pm

    Ummm…Snickers-esque fudge in a pie crust?! Ermagaaaaawd yes! This is my dream dessert – I looooove pie crust (I could just bake a crust and eat it by itself, no filling) and Snickers, one of my fave chocolate bars. Brilliant!

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  27. marcie says

    June 6, 2014 at 2:23 pm

    I never eat candy bars any more unless it’s Halloween and they’re all around me, but I do like to add them as an ingredient to desserts at times. I love this Snicker’s inspired fudge pie — it looks amazing! Snickers has always been one of my favorite candy bars. 🙂

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  29. Wendy says

    June 6, 2014 at 1:48 pm

    Wow! This fudge pie looks amazing, Jocelyn! I am not usually a pie person but this pie is demanding to be baked asap! Probably because it is full of Snickers flavors, which it love! Like you, when I eat a rare candy bar (usually while waiting for trick-or-treaters to arrive) it is always Snickers. And, also like you, peanuts are the only “nut” I am not extremely allergic to. 🙂

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    • Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

      June 6, 2014 at 2:14 pm

      Wow Wendy we seriously have the same allergy and candy loves! Sounds like this pie is a match made in heaven!

      Reply

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