Chili’s Paradise Pie (Copycat Recipe) (2024)

Chili’s Paradise Pie was beloved by diners big and small until it was removed from the menu in 2020. Since then, we’ve all been needing a copycat Chili’s paradise pie recipe in our homes. The search is over! This dessert takes only 15 minutes of prep time before it goes in the oven making it perfect for any occasion.

ℹ️ What Is Paradise Pie?

This chocolate chip paradise pie is a decadent dessert that you’ll absolutely fall in love with. It all starts with a buttery graham cracker crust topped with melted chocolate. Then, it’s topped with a mixture of irresistible flavors like brown sugar, vanilla, almond, chocolate, coconut, and walnuts.

To finish it off and make it truly Chili’s style, you’ll top your paradise pie with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, and more walnuts. Can you say delicious?

Oh, and if you're not familiar with Chili's, it's a popular American chain of casual dining restaurants that primarily serves Tex-Mex and American cuisine.

🛒 Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you will need for this copycat Chili’s paradise pie recipe.

• Graham crackers: Crushed, to create the base for the crust.
• Brown sugar: This will go in the crust and the filling.
• Butter: This will make that buttery graham cracker crust.
• Chocolate chips: We recommend using semi-sweet for both the crust and the filling.
• Flour: This will give the filling structure
• Baking powder: To make sure the filling rises properly
• White granulated sugar: To sweeten the filling
• Vanilla extract: To flavor the filling
• Almond extract: This will add yet another layer of flavor to the filling. Can be omitted if you don't have it.
• Milk: We recommend whole milk to add creaminess to the filling.
• Oil: Just a touch of oil will make the filling silky smooth
• Coconut: Use shredded coconut to add texture and a tropical flavor to your paradise pie.
• Walnuts: Add chopped walnuts to the filling to give it a delightful crunch and sprinkle more on top before serving.
• Vanilla ice cream: A dessert as decadent as this one wouldn’t be complete without a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• Caramel & chocolate sauce: Just to bring it over the top, drizzle it with caramel and chocolate sauce to complete the dessert.

📷 How to Make Chili’s Paradise Pie

The full recipe card with nutrition info is below. Here are some handy step-by-step photos for making Chili's chocolate chip paradise pie.

• Step 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F / 175 C.
• Step 2. Combine melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and brown sugar and mix until crumbly.

• Step 3. Pour this mixture into the oil-coated baking dish. Spread and press firmly into the bottom.

• Step 4. Top the crust with chocolate chips and bake in the oven for 5 minutes. Spread the melted chocolate chips to coat the crust.
• Step 5. Add all the dry ingredients for the filling to a mixing bowl and whisk together
• Step 6. Add the milk, oil, vanilla and almond extract to the dry ingredients and mix slowly until completely combined.

• Step 7. Add the walnuts, coconut shavings and chocolate chips, folding into the batter.
• Step 8. Pour the mixture into the baking dish.
• Step 9. Bake again in the oven for 35-38 minutes. Remove and let cool for about 5 minutes.

• Step 10. Top with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, and some chopped walnuts. Enjoy while still warm!

👩‍🍳 Recipe Tips

• Be sure to press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to make a solid crust.
• This Chili’s Paradise Pie recipe is best served just a few minutes after it comes out of the oven, so pop it in before you eat your main course so it’s ready to serve at the end of dinner.

🍫 Toppings For Paradise Pie

• Vanilla Ice Cream
• Caramel Sauce
• Chocolate Sauce
• Walnuts or other crushed nuts; try it with pecans in the fall.

💡 Variations

• For a different twist, try replacing some or all of the chocolate chips with dark chocolate, white chocolate, butterscotch, or peanut butter chips.
• To get the full Chili’s effect, cook and serve this chocolate chip paradise pie in a small cast iron skillet!
• Feel free to leave out the walnuts if they’re not your thing, or try chopped pecans or peanuts as a substitute.

🫙 Storage Tips

• To store: Wrap in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container. It will stay good for up to 4 days.
• To freeze: We do not recommend freezing this recipe.
• To reheat: Reheat gently in the microwave at 10-15 second intervals.

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