Turtle Pie Recipe

This Turtle Pie Recipe is a creamy and decadent recipe, which is made with a chocolate cookie crust and dulce de leche. It’s the ultimate dessert recipe, ready in about 45 minutes plus chilling time.

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Turtle Pie Recipe Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 5 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pie plate
• 25 chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreos)
• 10 to 12 pecan halves

For the Filling:

• 1 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
• 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, divided
• 2 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract, divided
• 12 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons dulce de leche
• 2 Tbsp. hot fudge sauce

How To Make Turtle Pie Recipe

1. Make and bake the crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch pie plate. Pulse the cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Pour in the melted butter and pulse until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the pie plate. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until set. Let cool completely.
2. Toast the pecans: While the crust bakes, spread the pecans on a baking sheet and bake for 7 to 9 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
3. Whip the cream: In a stand mixer, beat the heavy cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Transfer 2 cups of this plain whipped cream to a separate bowl and set aside. To the remaining cream in the mixer, add 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Beat until combined, then transfer this sweetened cream to another bowl, cover, and refrigerate for decorating later.
4. Make the filling base: In the same (uncleaned) mixer bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese and ½ cup of the dulce de leche on medium-low speed until smooth.
5. Combine the filling: Scrape down the bowl, then add the remaining ¾ cup powdered sugar and 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla and beat until smooth. Gently fold the reserved 2 cups of plain whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain.
6. Fill and chill the pie: Scoop the cream cheese filling into the cooled chocolate cookie crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or up to 2 days, until the filling is firm.
7. Decorate and serve: Microwave the hot fudge and remaining 2 tablespoons of dulce de leche in separate bowls until pourable. Drizzle both over the pie. Pipe the reserved sweetened whipped cream around the border of the pie and top each dollop with a toasted pecan.

Recipe Tips

• How to get a perfect Oreo crust? For a crust that doesn’t crumble, press the crumbs firmly into the pan using the flat bottom of a measuring cup or glass. Pre-baking the crust is also a key step to help it set and prevent it from becoming soggy.
• What is dulce de leche? Dulce de leche is a thick, sweet, caramel-like sauce made from slowly heating sweetened milk. It’s a key flavor in “turtle” desserts. You can find it in the baking or international aisles of most grocery stores.
• How do I get stiff whipped cream peaks? For the best results, make sure your heavy cream, mixing bowl, and whisk attachment are all very cold. This helps the fat in the cream emulsify and whip up to its maximum volume.
• Can I make this pie ahead of time? Absolutely. This is a great make-ahead dessert. The pie can be fully assembled and chilled for up to 2 days. For the best presentation, add the final decorations (drizzles, whipped cream, and pecans) just before serving.

What To Serve With Turtle Pie

This decadent pie is a complete dessert on its own and pairs best with a simple beverage.

• A strong cup of black coffee or espresso
• A tall glass of cold milk
• A small glass of dessert wine or liqueur

How To Store Turtle Pie

• Refrigerate: The pie must be stored, covered, in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 3 days, although the crust may soften slightly.
• Freeze: You can freeze the undecorated pie for up to 3 months. Wrap it well in plastic wrap and foil. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before decorating and serving.

Turtle Pie Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 680 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 60g
• Protein: 8g
• Fat: 45g
• Saturated Fat: 25g
• Cholesterol: 130mg
• Sodium: 350mg
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 45g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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