Best 7 Ice Cream Turtle Recipes

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Whether you're looking for a classic treat or something new and exciting, an ice cream turtle is a delicious dessert that's perfect for any occasion. These delightful confections are made with three layers of ice cream, sandwiched between chocolate and nuts, and they're sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With so many different variations to choose from, there's an ice cream turtle out there for everyone.

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CHOCOLATE TURTLE ICE CREAM PIE



Chocolate Turtle Ice Cream Pie image

When the temperature is soaring in Hemet, California, turning on the oven to bake dessert is the last thing Margaret Wilson wants to do. Instead, she relies on fabulous freezer pies like this one. "The chocolaty turtle flavor will wow your family and friends," she promises. "And they'd never believe how easy it is to make!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup small pecan halves, toasted
6 cups chocolate ice cream, softened
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping, divided
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
2/3 cup whipped topping

Steps:

  • Set aside 12-16 pecan halves for garnish; chop remaining pecans. In a large bowl, combine the ice cream, 1/4 cup caramel topping and chopped pecans. Spread into pie crust. Cover and freeze for at least 2-1/2 hours. , Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with whipped topping, remaining caramel topping and reserved pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

TURTLE ICE CREAM PIE



Turtle Ice Cream Pie image

Provided by Sarah Patterson Scott

Categories     Milk/Cream     Chocolate     Kid-Friendly     Oscars     Frozen Dessert     Pecan     Birthday     Family Reunion     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Crust:
1 1/2 cups pecan halves or pieces (6 to 7 ounces), toastedepi:recipelink, divided
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 5 whole graham crackers, finely crushed in resealable plastic bag)
1/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Sauce and filling:
3/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons dark corn syrup
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 pints (4 cups) premium vanilla ice cream, divided
Ganache topping:
5 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Using on/off turns, finely chop 1 cup pecans in processor; transfer to medium bowl. Mix in graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Drizzle butter over; blend until evenly moistened. Press mixture firmly over bottom and up sides of 9-inch glass pie dish (not on rim).
  • Bake crust until golden brown, about 12 minutes (if crust puffs, press firmly back into place). Cool crust completely. Wrap in foil and freeze at least 1 hour. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep frozen.
  • For sauce and filling:
  • Bring first 3 ingredients to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking until sugar dissolves. Boil caramel 5 minutes, whisking occasionally. Turn off heat; whisk in butter, vanilla, and salt. Cool completely.
  • Slightly soften 1 cup vanilla ice cream in microwave on low in 10-second intervals. Spread ice cream evenly in frozen pie crust; spread 1/4 cup caramel over. Freeze pie until ice cream and caramel are firm, about 1 hour. Repeat with remaining vanilla ice cream in three 1-cup portions and caramel in two 1/4-cup portions. Freeze pie overnight. Cover and reserve remaining caramel at room temperature.
  • For ganache topping:
  • Combine chocolate, cream, and corn syrup in medium metal bowl. Place over saucepan of simmering water and whisk until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Whisk in vanilla and salt. Cool ganache at room temperature until thick but still pourable, about 30 minutes.
  • Pour ganache evenly over frozen pie. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup pecans. Freeze until ganache is firm, at least 45 minutes. Drizzle decoratively with 1/4 cup reserved caramel. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and keep frozen. Cover and chill remaining caramel.
  • Let pie stand 10 minutes at room temperature. Rewarm remaining caramel, stirring over low heat. Cut pie into wedges and serve with caramel.

TURTLE ICE CREAM CAKE



Turtle Ice Cream Cake image

Make and share this Turtle Ice Cream Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 18m

Yield 15-18 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 3/4 cups flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup lightly packed brown sugar
1 cup oatmeal
1 cup margarine, melted, or use butter
1 1/2 cups caramel ice cream topping
8 cups vanilla ice cream, softened

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients and spread on a cookie sheet in a thin layer.
  • Bake at 400 degrees until crumbs are golden.
  • Check often to prevent it from burning!
  • Crumble into 1-13 x 9 pan or 2-8x8 pans reserving some of the crumbs for the top.
  • Drizzle 3/4 cup caramel sauce on top of crumbs.
  • Scoop vanilla ice cream on top and spread evenly.
  • Drizzle the rest of the caramel sauce and top with the reserved crumbs.
  • Freeze until firm or overnight.
  • If storing for an extended time, cover well to prevent freezer burn.

SKINNY TURTLE ICE CREAM CAKE



Skinny Turtle Ice Cream Cake image

With fewer calories and less fat, this turtle won't take a bite out of your diet!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 11h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

10 chocolate wafer cookies, finely crushed (1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon no-trans-fat 68% vegetable oil spread stick, melted
3 cups chocolate reduced-fat ice cream, slightly softened
1/2 cup fat-free hot fudge topping
2/3 cup chopped pecans
3 cups vanilla reduced-fat ice cream, slightly softened
1/4 cup fat-free caramel topping

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix wafer cookie crumbs and melted vegetable oil spread until crumbly. Press gently and evenly in bottom of ungreased 9-inch springform pan. Freeze 30 minutes.
  • Drop chocolate ice cream by small spoonfuls over crust; carefully spread until smooth. Freeze 1 hour or until firm.
  • Spoon and carefully spread fudge topping over ice cream. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup of the pecans; press lightly. Freeze 1 hour or until firm.
  • Drop vanilla ice cream by small spoonfuls over pecan layer; carefully spread until smooth. Sprinkle with remaining 1/3 cup pecans. Cover; freeze at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • To serve, let stand at room temperature 5 to 10 minutes to soften. Carefully remove side of pan. Cut into 12 wedges. Place each wedge on individual dessert plate; drizzle each with 1 teaspoon of the caramel topping. Store remaining ice cream cake covered in freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 125 mg, Sugar 25 g, TransFat 0 g

SEA TURTLE ICE CREAM CAKE



Sea Turtle Ice Cream Cake image

Scoops of mint-chocolate-chip ice cream form the shell of this cool sea turtle. Peeking out through white candy eyes (with chocolate pupils) and flashing a black-licorice grin, this is one turtle who is not too shy to come to the party. For the decorating technique, see our step-by-step photos.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes one 10-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 1/2 quarts mint-chocolate-chip ice cream
Vanilla Bowl Cake
1 large scoop chocolate ice cream
2 small round white candies such as Mentos and M&Ms, for decorating
Black licorice laces, for decorating
4 chocolate-mint wafer cookies (1 1/2-inch round), for decorating
1 tablespoon chocolate chips, melted and cooled, for decorating

Steps:

  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with plastic wrap. Scoop out 2 1/2 quarts mint-chocolate-chip ice cream (about thirty-five 1 1/2-ounce scoops), and place on prepared baking sheet; refreeze for at least 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, soften remaining 1 quart mint-chocolate-chip ice cream; set aside. Line a 12-cup bowl with plastic wrap; freeze briefly, then fill with the scoops of ice cream, rounded side down, to extend beyond rim (fill in gaps with extra).
  • Place cake, flat-side up, over ice cream scoops, then spread softened mint-chocolate-chip ice cream on top using an offset spatula. Cover with plastic wrap, and refreeze for at least 4 hours.
  • Unmold ice cream cake onto a serving platter. Using a 2 1/2-ounce ice cream scoop, carve a niche into the edge of the turtle shell; nestle a scoop of chocolate ice cream into niche for the head. Decorate head using black licorice for the mouth and nose and white candy for the eyes (using the blunt end of a skewer, dot melted chocolate onto the white candies for pupils). Tuck chocolate-mint wafers under cake for feet. Serve immediately.

SUPER SIMPLE CARAMEL TURTLE ICE CREAM PIE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Super Simple Caramel Turtle Ice Cream Pie Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by [email protected]

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups (1 1/2 pints) vanilla ice cream
1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
9 inch chocolate crumb pie crust, store bought
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
2 tablespoons caramel sauce

Steps:

  • Scoop 3 cups (1 1/2 pints) vanilla ice cream into large bowl and work with rubber spatula to soften. Stir in 3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans, then spread into store-bought 9-inch chocolate crumb pie crust. Freeze until firm.

ICE CREAM TURTLE



Ice Cream Turtle image

I found this recipe in an old magazine and thought it would be perfect to make for my grandson's birthday. It was so cute and my grandson loved it.-Joanne Wright, Niles, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 6 desserts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 chocolate-covered coconut candy bars (1-3/4 ounces each)
12 vanilla or white chips
6 ice cream waffle bowls
6 scoops ice cream of your choice
24 pecan halves
2 chocolate licorice twists, cut into thirds

Steps:

  • Cut a third off each candy piece, reserving large ends for turtle heads (save small ends for another use). Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or plastic bag; fill with frosting. On each turtle head, secure two vanilla chips with frosting to resemble eyes. Pipe a dot in the center of each chip for pupil; pipe frosting over top of chips for eyelids. Pipe a turtle shell pattern onto waffle bowls; set aside., Place a scoop of ice cream on each serving plate. Working quickly, position four pecan halves around each scoop for feet; press slightly to secure. , Press a licorice piece into ice cream for tail. Place waffle bowl over ice cream, making sure feet and tail show. Position head at opposite end of tail. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the ice cream will taste. Use real cream, milk, and sugar, and avoid using artificial flavors or colors.
  • Chill your ingredients before churning. This will help the ice cream freeze more quickly and smoothly.
  • Don't over-churn the ice cream. Over-churning can make the ice cream icy and grainy. Churn the ice cream just until it is thick and creamy.
  • Add mix-ins after the ice cream has been churned. This will help to prevent the mix-ins from freezing solid.
  • Store the ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer. This will help to prevent the ice cream from getting freezer burn.

Conclusion:

Turtle ice cream is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its rich chocolate flavor, creamy caramel, and crunchy pecans, turtle ice cream is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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