Description
This easy Caramel Turtle Pie turns your favorite chocolates into a pan full of pure heaven! It features a buttery chocolate crust, a gooey caramel filling, rich chocolate ganache and crunchy pecans.
Ingredients
Oreo Cookie Pie Crust
- 2 cups (268g) Oreo crumbs (about 24 Oreos)
- 4 tbsp (56g) unsalted butter, melted
Caramel Filling
- 1 cup (224) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (224g) packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tbsp corn syrup, optional but highly recommended
Chocolate Pecan Topping
- 4 oz (113g | 2/3 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 6 tbsp (90ml) heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup (84g) chopped pecans, toasted
- Caramel sauce, optional
Instructions
For the crust:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9-inch pie pan with non-stick spray.
- Add the Oreos to a food processor or blender and grind into fine crumbs. You do not need to remove the filling from the Oreos.
- Add the Oreo crumbs to a bowl and combine with the melted butter.
- Pour the mixture into your pie pan and press into an even layer on the bottom and up the sides.
- Bake crust for 8-10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
For the filling:
- To make the filling, melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream and corn syrup and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved.
- Turn the heat up to medium-high and bring to a boil. Allow to boil for 2-3 minutes, or until it reaches 220-225 degrees F. Don’t over-cook or the filling will be too firm. It will also be too soft if not cooked enough. I recommend a food thermometer, to be sure. Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes, until it stops bubbling.
- Pour the caramel into the prepared pie crust and refrigerate for 2-3 hours, or until firm. If cooked properly, it should be firm enough when cold that it stays in place, but if you press on it, it gives just a bit.
To finish off the topping:
- Put the chocolate chips in a heat proof bowl. Microwave the heavy whipping cream just until it begins to boil, then pour it over the chocolate chips. Allow it to sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Pour the ganache onto the firm caramel and spread into an even layer.
- Top the chocolate with the chopped pecans and drizzle with caramel sauce, if desired.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Pie is best if eaten within 5-7 days.
Notes
- Makes 12-14 servings.
- To serve: You can enjoy Turtle pie at any temperature. Just note that it will be a little firmer when cold, which can make slicing a bit easier. It will still hold its shape nicely at room temperature, though.
- To Store: Keep extra pie covered or in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy it within 5-7 days.
- To Freeze: Wrap the completely set pie in plastic wrap and freeze it in an airtight container or storage bag. Enjoy it within 3 months, thawing it out in the fridge overnight before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Slice
- Calories: 428
- Sugar: 31.3 g
- Sodium: 200.9 mg
- Fat: 31.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 36.3 g
- Protein: 3.2 g
- Cholesterol: 64.2 mg