Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent layers of The Best Chocolate Turtle Pie, featuring a smooth chocolate base topped with a luscious caramel-pecan layer. This no-bake dessert combines creamy chocolate, buttery caramel, and crunchy pecans all nestled in a crisp graham cracker crust, chilled to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust and Chocolate Layer
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust (9-inch)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup butter
Caramel Pecan Topping
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
Optional Garnish
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Heat the Cream: In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer to prepare for melting the chocolate.
- Make Chocolate Mixture: Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and butter to the simmering cream, stirring constantly until smooth and fully combined. Remove from heat and let cool slightly for 10 minutes.
- Form Chocolate Layer: Pour the chocolate mixture into the pre-made graham cracker crust, spreading evenly. Refrigerate for 2 hours until set and firm.
- Prepare Caramel Sauce: In a separate saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves and mixture begins to bubble.
- Add Pecans: Stir in the chopped pecans and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until nuts are coated and caramel thickens.
- Cool Caramel: Remove the caramel-pecan mixture from heat and cool for 5 minutes to prevent melting the chocolate layer.
- Top Pie: Pour the caramel pecan topping evenly over the chilled chocolate layer and return the pie to the refrigerator to chill another hour until caramel is firm.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, optionally top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Ensure the heavy cream is hot but not boiling when adding chocolate chips to avoid seizing.
- Use chopped pecans for even caramel coating and texture.
- Allow proper chilling times to achieve firm layers for clean pie slices.
- Whipped cream and chocolate shavings are optional but add extra richness and decoration.
- Store the pie refrigerated and consume within 3 days for best freshness.
