Decadent Turtle Pie with Chocolate Crust, Caramel, Pecans, and Cream Recipe
Turtle Pie is a decadent no-bake dessert featuring a rich chocolate crust layered with gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and a smooth cream filling, chilled to perfection for a creamy, nutty, and sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chocolate Crust
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling and Toppings
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 cups cream filling (made from 8 oz cream cheese, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 cup whipped topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this evenly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate to form the crust.
- Add Caramel Layer: Pour and spread a generous layer of caramel sauce evenly over the prepared chocolate crust.
- Sprinkle Pecans: Evenly sprinkle the chopped pecans over the caramel layer to add crunch and signature nutty flavor.
- Make the Cream Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in whipped topping until fully incorporated and light.
- Layer the Cream Filling: Spoon and spread the cream filling evenly over the top of the caramel and pecan layers in the pie crust.
- Chill the Pie: Cover the pie loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until set and firm enough to slice.
Notes
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate cookie crumbs for the crust.
- To make homemade caramel, simmer sugar and butter until golden, then add cream and cook until thickened.
- Chilling the pie overnight improves texture and flavor melding.
- For extra garnish, drizzle melted chocolate or additional caramel on top before serving.
Keywords: Turtle Pie, chocolate caramel pie, pecan pie dessert, no-bake pie, cream pie
