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Turtle Pie Recipe

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This decadent Turtle Pie features a rich Oreo cookie crust filled with a creamy caramel and cream cheese filling. It is topped with toasted pecans, luscious caramel sauce, bittersweet chocolate ganache, and piped whipped cream, making it a delightful no-bake dessert perfect for special occasions or indulgent treats.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 28 Oreos
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Filling

  • 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • ¾ cup caramel sauce
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces Cool Whip

Caramel Sauce

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

Chocolate Ganache

  • ¼ cup bittersweet chocolate, good quality
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

Toppings

  • ½ cup toasted pecans
  • 1 cup Cool Whip
  • ¼ cup caramel sauce
  • 8 Maraschino cherries (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make Cookie Crust: Blend Oreos and kosher salt in a food processor until you get fine crumbs. Pour in melted butter and mix on low for 10 seconds to combine.
  2. Form Crust: Pour the cookie crumb mixture into a pie dish and firmly press down along the bottom and sides to create an even crust. Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the filling.
  3. Prepare Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese for 1 minute until smooth. Add ¾ cup caramel sauce and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; mix on low speed until combined, then increase to medium-high and blend for an additional minute.
  4. Fold in Whipped Cream: Gently fold the 8 ounces of Cool Whip into the caramel cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
  5. Assemble Filling: Spread the prepared filling evenly over the chilled cookie crust. Return the pie to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours to set.
  6. Toast Pecans: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 5-10 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from oven and let cool.
  7. Make Caramel Sauce: In a large pot over low to medium heat, evenly spread the granulated sugar. Allow sugar to melt and caramelize, swirling the pan gently but do not stir. Once fully melted and light brown, whisk in butter carefully as it will sputter. Keep stirring until smooth.
  8. Add Cream to Caramel: Slowly whisk in the ½ cup heavy cream; the mixture will sputter again. Turn off heat and continue stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool.
  9. Make Chocolate Ganache: Heat ¼ cup heavy cream to a gentle simmer without boiling. Pour over bittersweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and let sit for 5 minutes. Remove wrap and stir slowly until smooth and glossy.
  10. Add Toppings: Arrange the toasted pecans evenly around the pie’s outer rim. Transfer caramel sauce and chocolate ganache to separate piping bags or quart-sized Ziploc bags with a small corner cut. Drizzle chocolate ganache over the top of the pie, then drizzle the caramel sauce.
  11. Finish with Whipped Cream and Cherries: Pipe the remaining Cool Whip around the edges of the pie in decorative dollops. Optionally, top with maraschino cherries to garnish. Chill the pie briefly if needed before serving.

Notes

  • For an extra crunchy crust, you can bake the Oreo crust for 5-7 minutes at 350°F before chilling, though this step is optional.
  • Use high-quality bittersweet chocolate for a richer ganache flavor.
  • Make sure cream cheese is fully softened at room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
  • Chilling the pie for longer enhances the flavor melding and firmness.
  • Stored in the refrigerator, the pie keeps well for up to 3 days.
  • Toasting pecans intensifies their flavor but watch carefully to avoid burning.
  • Use a gentle hand folding in the whipped cream to keep the filling light and airy.

Keywords: Turtle Pie, Oreo crust, caramel pie, chocolate ganache, no bake pie, dessert, pecans, whipped cream pie

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