Turtle Pie
Turtle Pie is a luscious dessert that blends creamy chocolate filling, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans in a delightful cookie crust. This rich pie promises an explosion of flavors with every bite and is perfect for any gathering, from casual family dinners to festive celebrations. Easy to make and visually stunning, Turtle Pie is sure to be the star of your dessert table, creating sweet memories for all who indulge.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pre-made chocolate cookie crust
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (divided)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the store-bought crust in your pie dish.
- In a large bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk with half of the chocolate chips until creamy.
- Fold in half of the chopped pecans and half of the caramel sauce.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 25 minutes until set but slightly gooey in the center.
- Cool completely before drizzling with remaining caramel sauce and topping with remaining pecans. Slice and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet. - Mix in crushed pretzels or toasted coconut for extra texture. - Allow each layer to cool completely before adding on top for best results.