Best 12 Paradise Pie Recipes

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Paradise pie, also known as silk pie or chocolate fluff pie, is a luscious and airy dessert that combines a creamy chocolate filling with a crispy graham cracker crust. Its origins can be traced back to the early 20th century, and it has since become a beloved classic that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich and velvety texture and a symphony of chocolate flavors, this pie is sure to transport you to a state of pure bliss. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with all the essential steps and tips to create the perfect paradise pie that will leave your taste buds singing.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PARADISE PUMPKIN PIE



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Whenever I take this pie to a holiday party, potluck supper or bake sale, I take along copies of the recipe, too-I'm sure to be asked for it. With the pie's very rich taste, even a sliver is satisfying!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
FILLING:
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 cup evaporated milk
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla; mix well. Add egg; beat until smooth. Spread over bottom of pie shell. Chill 30 minutes. In a bowl, beat filling ingredients until smooth. Carefully pour over the cream cheese layer. Cover edge of pie with foil. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake 25 minutes longer. Meanwhile, mix flour, brown sugar and butter until crumbly; stir in pecans. Sprinkle over pie. Bake 10-15 minutes more or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

PARADISE PINEAPPLE PIE



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This quick-to-fix recipe makes two yummy pies that will be a hit at any carry-in dinner. Lemon juice and crushed pineapple flavor the fluffy filling that's topped with a sprinkling of coconut. I like garnish with a sprig of mint. -Bonnie Baumgardner Sylva, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2 pies (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 graham cracker crusts (9 inches)
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • Place the milk in a large bowl; fold in whipped topping. Add pineapple and lemon juice; stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Pour into crusts. Sprinkle with coconut. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PARADISE PUMPKIN PIE (FROM PHILADELPHIA CREAM CHEESE COOKBOOK)



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From the 1981 Philadelphia Cream Cheese cookbook.

Provided by Stacia Osborn

Categories     Pies

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

FIRST LAYER
1 8 oz package philadelphia cream cheese
1/4 c sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 egg
1 9" unbaked pastry shell
SECOND LAYER
1 1/4 c canned pumpkin
1 c evaporated milk
1/2 c sugar
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg
dash salt

Steps:

  • 1. Combine softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla, mixing until well blended. Blend in egg. Spread onto bottom of pastry shell
  • 2. Combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Carefully pour over cream cheese mixture. Bake at 350, 1 hour and 5 minutes. Cool. Brush with maple syrup and garnish with pecan halves, if desired.

CHILI'S CHOCOLATE CHIP PARADISE PIE RECIPE - (3.8/5)



Chili's Chocolate Chip Paradise Pie Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by Unicorn1259

Number Of Ingredients 21

CRUST:
1/3 cup chocolate chips
1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoon granulated sugar
3 tablespoon butter
FILLING:
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup crushed walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon canola oil
TOPPING:
2 tablespoon butter
Vanilla ice cream
Hot fudge
Caramel topping
1/4 cup chopped or crushed walnuts

Steps:

  • CRUST: Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl. When butter is completely melted, add graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Combine well. Transfer to a one-quart casserole dish. Press firmly into bottom of dish. Top evenly with chocolate chips. Bake for 5 minutes, or until chocolate is melted. With rubber spatula, spread melted chocolate out smoothly. FILLING: Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Add milk, oil, and vanilla and mix on low, until smooth. With mixer still on low, add chocolate chips, coconut, and walnuts. When thoroughly mixed, pour filling over crust. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F, for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a wooden pick comes out clean. TO SERVE: Spoon 2 tablespoons butter on ovenproof plate and place in oven until butter melts. Remove plate from oven and place large piece of warm pie right on top of the melted butter. Top pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Top with hot fudge & caramel toppings. Sprinkle with walnuts and enjoy!

OLD FASHIONED PARADISE PUMPKIN PIE



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This triple-decker pie has a cheesecake layer on the bottom, pumpkin custard in the middle, and a pecan streusel layer on top. Paradise!

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (9 inch) pie shell
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, beaten
1 ¼ cups pumpkin puree
1 cup evaporated milk
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To Make Cheesecake Layer: In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in 1/4 cup sugar, then add vanilla extract and 1 egg. Beat mixture until light and smooth. Chill mixture for 30 minutes, then spread into pastry shell.
  • To Make Pumpkin Layer: In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  • Pour pumpkin mixture over cream cheese layer. Cover edges of crust with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil from edges and bake an additional 25 minutes.
  • To Make Pecan Streusel Layer: While pie is in oven, combine flour and 2 tablespoons brown sugar in a small bowl. Mix well, then add softened butter or margarine and stir until ingredients are combined. Mix in pecans.
  • After pie has been in oven for 50 minutes, remove and sprinkle pecan streusel evenly over top. Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 117.3 mg, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 433.1 mg, Sugar 28.1 g

CHILI'S CHOCOLATE CHIP PARADISE PIE RECIPE



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Provided by Kathleen Riemer

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 24

cookie layer
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened
1 tablespoon milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
crust layer
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
cinnamon butter
1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
6 tablespoons chopped walnuts
chocolate syrup
9 scoops vanilla ice cream
caramel syrup

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare your oven and preheat it at 325 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Mix the baking powder, flour and baking soda in a medium-sized bowl. 3. Get another bowl, a larger one and beat the sugar with the butter using an electric mixer. Keep on beating for approximately 30 seconds or wait for the mixtures to have a lighter color. Then, put in the milk, egg and vanilla. Continue to beat until the mixture turn smooth. 4. Gradually combine the wet mixture with the dry mixture. Beat the mixture until they are combined well. Then, add the coconut flakes. Set aside. 5. In a medium bowl, melt about 6 Tbs. of butter using a microwave at high temp for 30 seconds. Once the entire butter melted, add in the sugar and stir it very well for another 30 seconds. Then, add in the graham crumbs then stir again. On a 9" by 9" baking pan, press the mixture at the bottom part. 6. On top of the graham crust, sprinkle about a cup of chocolate chips. Make sure the chips are evenly distributed. 7. On top of the chocolate chips, press down the cookie dough you've made earlier. Make sure you cover the entire chocolate chips at the bottom. You can put flour on your fingers to make sure the dough will not stick on your fingers. 8. On top of the dough, sprinkle walnuts. Press the walnuts thoroughly into the dough using your fingers. 9. Bake the cookie dough until the edges of the dough turns light brown. This usually takes 40 to 45 minutes. 10. Start preparing the cinnamon butter. Put the sugar, butter and cinnamon together in a small-sized bowl. Cream the mixture using an electric mixer on high speed. 11. Serve the dessert by first heating up a small-sized skillet at medium heat. Remove the skillet from the heat once you're sure it's hot. Then, put 1 Tbs. of the cinnamon butter you've made earlier. Since the skillet is hot, the cinnamon butter will immediately melt and starts to sizzle. Cut the pie into 9 parts and put one piece of the pie on the hot skillet.
  • 2. You don't' have to worry if the pie You can easily reheat it using the microwave for about 30 to 40 seconds. 12. Put a single scoop of vanilla ice cream over the pie. Drizzle caramel and chocolate syrup on top of the vanilla ice cream. On top of the syrup, sprinkle some chopped walnuts, about 2 teaspoons. Repeat the process on the remaining pieces of pie and ingredients. Don't forget to serve in a hot skillet to make the sizzling effect.

CHEESEBURGER PARADISE PIE



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Recipe and photo pinched from strawberryginger.com http://bit.ly/1byfDb7

Provided by Gayle Hempy

Categories     Burgers

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 tsp seasoned salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 dash(es) worcestershire sauce
1 c shredded cheese
1 c milk
1/2 c bisquick mix
2 eggs

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 400°F.
  • 2. Spray a 9 inch pie plate with non-stick cooking spray
  • 3. Cook beef and chopped onion in a skillet over medium about 10 minutes or until beef is brown. Drain excess fat.
  • 4. Stir in salt, garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce and then spread in pie plate. Sprinkle cheese on top of meat.
  • 5. In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs and Bisquick. Make sure you try to get as many lumps out as you can. Pour over meat mixture.
  • 6. Bake in oven for 25 minutes or until a knife comes out clean

PARADISE PUMPKIN PIE I



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This pumpkin pie has a cheesecake-like layer on the bottom.

Provided by BUCHKO

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (9 inch) pie shell
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, beaten
1 ¼ cups pumpkin puree
1 cup evaporated milk
½ cup white sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt
¼ cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small mixing bowl combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat well, then add 1 egg and mix until thoroughly combined. Spread onto the bottom of pie shell and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl combine pumpkin, evaporated milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well, then pour the mixture over the cream cheese layer.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until set in center. Cool, then brush top with maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 109.7 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 357.4 mg, Sugar 30 g

PARADISE PIE



Paradise Pie image

Pure heaven! A cookie-like crust filled with rich Chocolate. Not for dieters! My boys' favorite birthday cake.

Provided by Iron Bloomers

Categories     Pie

Time 40m

Yield 1 pie, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (9 inch) pie shells
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup mini chocolate chip
9 ounces Hershey chocolate candy bars
16 large marshmallows
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup Cool Whip

Steps:

  • • Pie crust: Make as you would for any single crust pie adding sugar and chips into flour mixture before adding water. Continue as if you were going to roll it once it's ready go to next step.
  • Dump into pie pan and with fork or damp fingers (fingers work best) press evenly into pan.
  • Prick with fork all over.
  • Bake at 425° till lightly golden and done.
  • Cool completely.
  • • Filling: In medium sauce pan over medium heat, combine chocolate, cream and marshmallows. Stir constantly until melted and well blended.
  • Be careful not to scorch--turn down heat once it starts to melt.
  • Cool completely.
  • When cool, fold in Cool Whip and pour into cooled pie shell. Refrigerate at least 3 hours (overnight is best).
  • To serve, top with more Cool Whip.

PARADISE PUMPKIN PIE II



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This is a very rich and delicious version of the pumpkin pie. It has a cheesecake layer, a pumpkin custard layer, and is topped with caramelized pecans. My aunt gave this recipe to me years ago, and I always get asked for the recipe.

Provided by BMDSINGLE

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (9 inch) pie shell
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 ¼ cups pumpkin puree
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt
1 cup evaporated milk
2 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons butter, softened
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
⅔ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To Make Cheesecake Layer: In a small mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until fluffy. Mix in 1/4 cup white sugar. Add 1 egg and vanilla extract. Stir until mixture is smooth. Pour mixture into pastry shell.
  • To Make Pumpkin Layer: In a medium bowl, combine pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup white sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, evaporated milk, and 2 beaten eggs. Mix thoroughly, then pour mixture over cheesecake layer.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 65 minutes, until set in center. Remove pie and turn oven to broiler setting.
  • To Make Pecan Topping: In a small bowl, mix together softened butter or margarine, brown sugar, and chopped pecans. Gently drop mixture by teaspoonfuls over pie, covering top evenly.
  • Broil 5 inches below oven coils until mixture begins to bubble, about 3 minutes. Do not overcook, or top will become syrupy. Cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Cholesterol 121.1 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 372.9 mg, Sugar 42.2 g

PARADISE PUMPKIN PIE



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My Mother used to make this pie every Thanksgiving. She has passed now & I have been looking for this recipe for years! The other day I was looking through some pictures that I have stored away. There was a baggie with some papers in the pile of old photos. I opened it & to my joy..It was Mom's recipes!It was awesome to see her...

Provided by cheryl pierce

Categories     Pies

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

FIRST LAYER
1 8oz. pkg cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 egg
1 9 in. pie crust..unbaked
TOP LAYER
1 1/4 c canned pumpkin
1/2 c sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 c evaporated milk
2 slightly beaten eggs

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350...Combine softened cream cheese, sugar & vanilla, mixing until well blended. add egg; mix well. Spread onto bottom of pie crust.
  • 2. Combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Carefully pour over cream cheese mixture.
  • 3. Bake @ 350, one hour or until done.

KAUAI PARADISE PIE



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I found this recipe online for ZWT7. It was posted by Laurel Brier, and won 1st place in the 2009 Kauai Breadfruit Bounty Cookoff contest. Times and servings are guesses.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup butter, melted
1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped and toasted
2 cups rolled oats, slightly blended
1/2 cup toasted coconut
1/3 cup brown sugar
3 cups breadfruit, ripe, soft, cooked and diced
1 cup fresh coconut milk
3 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur
1 lb chocolate, melted (60%+ cacao)
2 pints whipping cream (sweetened lightly)
1 orange, thinly sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • Crust:.
  • Blend crust ingredients well.
  • Press into a 9-inch pan.
  • Bake at 350º for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cool.
  • Pie Filling:.
  • In food processor, blend breadfruit, coconut milk and orange liquor.
  • Slowly add the melted chocolate.
  • Beat the whipping cream until fluffy.
  • Fold half of the whipped cream into the breadfruit chocolate mixture.
  • Pour into the cooled crust.
  • Top with remainder of whipped cream.
  • Arrange thinly sliced orange pieces on top & sprinkle with chopped macadamia nuts and shredded chocolate.
  • Refrigerate at least an hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1314.3, Fat 112.7, SaturatedFat 66.5, Cholesterol 203.7, Sodium 215.5, Carbohydrate 88.6, Fiber 17.9, Sugar 39, Protein 15.6

Tips:

  • To make the perfect graham cracker crust, use a combination of graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a pie plate and bake for 10 minutes at 350°F (175°C) before filling.
  • For a creamy and smooth filling, use a combination of cream cheese, sour cream, and whipped cream. Beat the cream cheese and sour cream together until smooth, then fold in the whipped cream.
  • To make a flavorful topping, use a combination of fresh fruit, whipped cream, and chopped nuts. Arrange the fruit on top of the pie, then top with whipped cream and chopped nuts.
  • Chill the pie for at least 4 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to set.
  • Serve the pie with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream for an extra special treat.

Conclusion:

Paradise Pie is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy filling, flavorful topping, and graham cracker crust, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give Paradise Pie a try. You won't be disappointed!

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