Turtle Pie Recipe
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of this Turtle Pie, featuring a luscious cream cheese filling topped with a swirl of caramel and hot fudge, all nestled in a chocolate cookie crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chocolate Cookie Crust:
- 1 prepared chocolate cookie crust (9-inch)
Pecan Layer:
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
Caramel Layer:
- 1 cup caramel sauce (divided)
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping (thawed)
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup hot fudge sauce (warmed)
- Extra pecans and chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pecan Layer: Sprinkle toasted pecans over the bottom of the chocolate cookie crust. Drizzle with ½ cup of caramel sauce.
- Cream Cheese Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until well combined. Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated.
- Assembly: Spread the cream cheese mixture over the caramel and pecans in the crust, smoothing the top. Drizzle the remaining ½ cup of caramel sauce and the hot fudge sauce over the top in a decorative swirl. Garnish with extra pecans and chocolate shavings if desired.
- Chilling: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- To toast pecans, bake in a 350°F oven for 6–8 minutes until fragrant.
- For a richer flavor, use homemade caramel or fudge sauce.
- This pie can be made a day ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
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