Best 2 Fudgy Turtle Pie Recipes

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The fudgy turtle pie is a delicious and delightful dessert that combines the flavors of chocolate, caramel, and pecans for a truly indulgent experience. With its creamy filling, decadent fudge topping, and crunchy pecan crust, this pie is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps of creating the best fudgy turtle pie recipe that will impress your family and friends. From selecting the right ingredients to mastering the techniques, we'll provide you with all the tips and tricks to ensure a successful and mouthwatering outcome. So gather your apron and let's embark on a journey to create the ultimate fudgy turtle pie.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

FUDGY TURTLE PIE



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Turtle pie is a truly decadent dessert recipe everyone needs. We love to mix chocolate, caramel and crunchy candy bits in a pie that's ooey-gooey fabulous. -Dolores Vaccaro, Pueblo, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (32 wafers)
1/3 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
20 caramels
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups chopped pecans
4 Snickers candy bars (1.86 ounces each), chopped
TOPPING:
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Caramel ice cream topping, optional
Additional chopped Snickers candy bars, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, mix wafer crumbs and butter. Press onto bottom and up sides of a greased 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, in a small heavy saucepan, combine caramels and cream. Cook and stir over low heat until caramels are melted. Stir in pecans. Remove from heat; pour into crust. Top with chopped Snickers candy., For topping, place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth. Pour and spread, if necessary, over top. Refrigerate 1 hour or until set., If desired, drizzle ice cream topping over individual pieces and top with additional chopped candy.

Nutrition Facts :

FUDGY TURTLE PIE



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Make and share this Fudgy Turtle Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Brenda.

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 1 Pie, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (9 inch) baked pie crusts or 1 (9 inch) graham cracker crust
12 caramels, unwrapped
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
1/4 cup butter
2 eggs
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 dash salt
3/4 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • In small heavy sauce pan over low heat, melt caramels with 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk.
  • Spread evenly on bottom of prepared pie crust.
  • In a medium sauce pan over low heat, melt chocolate with the butter.
  • In large bowl, beat eggs with remaining sweetened condensed milk, water, vanilla, and salt.
  • Add chocolate mixture; Mix well.
  • Pour into pie shell.
  • Top with pecans.
  • Bake 35-40 min, or until center is set.
  • Cool. Serve with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
  • Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.6, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 63.8, Sodium 244.6, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 33.1, Protein 7.1

Tips:

  • To achieve a smooth and creamy ganache, make sure to use high-quality chocolate and heavy cream. Chop the chocolate finely before melting it to ensure it melts evenly.
  • Don't overcook the pecans for the pecan crust. Keep a close eye on them in the oven to prevent burning.
  • Chill the pie for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the pie to set properly.
  • For a decadent touch, top the pie with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream before serving.
  • If you don't have a 9-inch pie plate, you can use an 8-inch or 10-inch plate. Adjust the baking time accordingly.

Conclusion:

The Fudgy Turtle Pie is an impressive and delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate ganache, chewy pecan crust, and gooey caramel filling, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and will yield a stunning and delectable pie that will wow your guests. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking!

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