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Turtle Pie Recipe: Easy Homemade Dessert with Gooey Caramel & Pecans

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This decadent Turtle Pie features a crisp chocolate cookie crust, gooey homemade caramel, crunchy toasted pecans, and a silky chocolate ganache topping. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for any occasion and loaded with nostalgic comfort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (about 20) chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed (such as Oreo)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for crust)
  • Pinch of salt (for crust)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (for caramel)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (for caramel)
  • 2 tablespoons light corn syrup (optional, for caramel)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (for caramel)
  • 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped (toasted if desired)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (optional, for ganache)
  • Whole pecans (for garnish, optional)
  • Extra caramel drizzle (optional, for garnish)
  • Chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Crush chocolate sandwich cookies using a food processor or by placing them in a zip-top bag and smashing with a rolling pin.
  3. Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter and a pinch of salt until moistened.
  4. Press mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
  5. Bake crust for 8-10 minutes until set. Let cool completely (about 15 minutes).
  6. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, melt butter for caramel.
  7. Add granulated sugar, stirring constantly until it melts and turns golden.
  8. Slowly pour in heavy cream and corn syrup. Whisk until smooth and bubbling.
  9. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
  10. Let caramel cool for 5-10 minutes until thick but pourable.
  11. Pour caramel over cooled crust and spread evenly.
  12. Sprinkle chopped pecans over the caramel layer.
  13. Heat heavy cream for ganache in a small saucepan until just simmering.
  14. Pour hot cream over chocolate chips and butter in a bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes.
  15. Whisk until smooth and glossy.
  16. Pour ganache over caramel-pecan layer, tilting pan to spread evenly.
  17. Refrigerate pie for at least 2 hours, or until set. Overnight chilling is best.
  18. Before serving, decorate with whole pecans, extra caramel drizzle, and chocolate shavings if desired.
  19. Slice with a sharp knife, wiping between cuts for clean edges.
  20. Let pie sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For gluten-free, use gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and vegan butter. Toasting pecans enhances flavor. Chill pie at least 2 hours for best results; overnight is ideal. Warm knife before slicing for clean edges. Pie can be made ahead and keeps well refrigerated for up to 5 days. Freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.

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