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Samoas Pie

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Samoas Pie

Samoas Pie

Recipe by Daily Disher

Samoas Pie captures the iconic cookie’s magic with layers of shortbread crust, gooey caramel, toasted coconut, and rich chocolate drizzle in one spectacular dessert.

Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
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Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1 package shortbread cookies

    • 1/2 cup butter, melted

    • 1 cup shredded coconut

    • 1 cup caramel sauce

    • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

    • 1/4 cup heavy cream

    Directions

    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a pie dish with a light coating of butter or non-stick spray.
    • Crush the shortbread cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor. Add the melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
    • Press the cookie mixture evenly into the pie dish to create a crust. Bake it in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
    • Toast the shredded coconut on a baking sheet. Stir periodically until the coconut turns a golden brown, then remove from the oven.
    • Pour the caramel sauce over the baked crust, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the toasted coconut over the caramel layer.
    • In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and heavy cream over low heat, stirring until smooth. Drizzle this chocolate over the top of the pie.
    • Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving to allow it to set. Cut into slices and enjoy.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

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