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Fudgy Turtle Pie

Decadent Fudgy Turtle Pie: A Slice of Pure Bliss

Indulge in this Fudgy Turtle Pie, featuring layers of creamy chocolate, warm caramel, and crunchy pecans.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Chocolate Wafer Crumbs or Graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Butter melted; use dairy-free for vegan option
For the Filling
  • 14 oz Caramels or homemade caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream or half-and-half for lighter version
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans or walnuts as an alternative
  • 4 oz Snickers Candy Bars or preferred chocolate candy bar
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips or dark chocolate chips for a more intense flavor
  • 1/2 cup Extra Heavy Whipping Cream heat until boiling before combining

Equipment

  • 9-inch fluted tart pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather necessary baking tools.
  2. Combine chocolate wafer crumbs and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Press firmly into a greased pan and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  3. Melt caramels and heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth. Fold in chopped pecans and pour into cooled crust. Top with chopped Snickers.
  4. Heat remaining heavy cream until boiling, then whisk in chocolate chips until smooth. Pour ganache over pie, spreading it to the edges.
  5. Refrigerate the pie for at least 1 hour to set.
  6. Slice using a sharp, warm knife. Serve with additional caramel and whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This pie can be made vegan or nut-free by substituting ingredients as noted in the recipe.

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