Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Turtle Pie, a decadent no-bake dessert featuring layers of caramel, pecans, cream cheese, and chocolate in a chocolate cookie crust.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Cookie Crust:
- 1 prepared chocolate cookie crust (9-inch)
Caramel-Pecan Layer:
- 3/4 cup caramel sauce (divided)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups whipped topping (plus more for garnish)
Topping and Garnish:
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted)
- Extra pecans and caramel drizzle for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Drizzle 1/4 cup caramel sauce over the bottom of the chocolate cookie crust and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mix until combined. Fold in whipped topping until creamy.
- Assemble the Pie: Spread cream cheese filling over the caramel-pecan layer. Drizzle melted chocolate over the top and swirl if desired.
- Chill and Serve: Chill pie for at least 4 hours until firm. Before serving, drizzle with remaining caramel sauce and garnish with whipped topping and pecans.
Notes
- Toasting pecans enhances flavor. Graham cracker crust can be used. For a firmer texture, freeze pie for 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
