Kahlua Pudding Pie

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Sometimes when I create a ridiculously good recipe it’s pure agony to wait to share it with you. This Kahlua Pudding Pie recipe is one of those recipes that I have been eagerly waiting to share because pudding pies are one of my all-time favorite desserts. Add a touch of Kahlúa coffee and rum liqueur and I’m head over heels. I don’t know what it is about the combination of a crunchy graham cracker crust with the smooth, creamy, and rich pudding filling but every bite is pure bliss. Plus, that’s Kahlúa whipped cream on top which is just incredible.

I’ve had so much fun creating Kahlúa recipes to share with you as a part of their Summer Shake-Up campaign. With summer sadly coming to an end soon I knew I had to make a festive pie as a last celebration of the season. Despite the rich taste and feel, this recipe is surprisingly cool and refreshing. It’s actually made with 1% lowfat milk, so it’s more summer-friendly than most pies. You must bring it to the next summer barbeque or cookout, your friends and family will love you for it.

I hope you’ve had an incredible summer full of fun and adventure so far, or at least a little relaxation. How are you going to shake things up during this last month of summer? If you didn’t already know, my mom grew up in Australia and I am a dual-citizen, I actually lived there for a little while when I was a girl. We’re shaking things up by having an Aussie barbeque to celebrate the Northern Hemisphere’s summer, since it’s summer in the U.S. but winter in Australia right now. Knowing that the bottom half of the world is cold makes our summer celebration all the more special!

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How to Make

Kahlua Pudding Pie

By: Tessa Arias

Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Inactive Time: 4 hours hrs 3 minutes mins

Cook Time: 22 minutes mins

Total Time: 4 hours hrs 40 minutes mins

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Kahlua Pudding Pie features a buttery graham cracker crust, a homemade chocolate Kahlua pudding filling, and is topped with Kahlua whipped cream. It’s the perfect pie for summer entertaining!

Ingredients 

For the crust:

• ▢ 14 whole graham crackers
• ▢ 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• ▢ 1 stick (8 tablespoons, 4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted

For the pudding:

• ▢ 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
• ▢ 1/3 cup boiling water
• ▢ 2/3 cup sugar
• ▢ 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
• ▢ 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
• ▢ 1/4 cup cornstarch
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢ 1/8 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 3 cups lowfat milk
• ▢ 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• ▢ 1/4 cup Kahlúa
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the whipped cream:

• ▢ 3/4 cup cold heavy cream
• ▢ 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• ▢ 1 tablespoon Kahlúa
• ▢ Unsweetened cocoa powder, for garnish

Instructions

For the crust:

• Preheat the oven to 325°F.
• Add the butter and pulse until moistened. Use the bottom of a measuring cup, glass, or ramekin to press the crust mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Bake until fragrant and golden brown, about 12 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.

For the pudding:

• In a small bowl combine the gelatin and the boiling water, stirring until dissolved. Set aside.
• In a medium saucepan whisk together the sugar, cocoa, espresso powder, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the milk, whisking until smooth. Set over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and comes to a boil, about 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate and Kahlúa. Stir in the vanilla and reserved gelatin. Pour into the piecrust and press plastic wrap against the surface. Refrigerate until very well chilled, at least 4 hours but preferably overnight.

For the whipped cream:

• Place the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Dollop or pipe onto pie and sift cocoa powder over pie for garnish. Slice and serve.

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