Turtle Pie

Turtle Pie features a rich caramel filling nestled inside a homemade cookie crust. This no-bake dessert is heaven on the tongue.

I like no-bake recipes like Oreo Cheesecake and Smores Pie.

This Turtle Pie is my new favorite recipe that doesn’t require heating up the oven.

This recipe is believed to have been invented at a now out-of-business restaurant called The Velvet Turtle. Its name is believed to have come from the chocolate/caramel drizzle resembling the shell of a turtle.

It features gooey caramel, rich chocolate, and plenty of crunchy pecans. This indulgent dessert is no bake, which is perfect for when you need dessert in a pinch. It reminds me of the frozen Edward’s Turtle Pie: only better!

It is great for unexpected dinner guests, potlucks, and even holidays.

Why I Love This Recipe

• Super Easy: It is ready in no time at all, without any hard-to-follow techniques.
• No Special Equipment: No food processor or stand mixer is required.
• Common Ingredients: I bet you have most of them in your pantry already!
• Perfect Texture: It is rich and indulgent yet doesn’t feel too heavy like a typical cream pie made with pudding.

Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips

• Oreos: Use regular not Double Stuf or flavored varieties.
• Cream Cheese: Use full-fat cream cheese. Allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature for around 30-60 minutes.  If you’re short on time you can also soften it in the microwave for 15-30 seconds. Readers also report dunking the foil-wrapped brick into a bowl of warm water.
• Cool Whip: Thaw Cool Whip overnight in the fridge. Avoid microwaving which can cause it to separate. 
• Caramel Sauce: I used Hershey’s caramel topping found near the ice cream cones. Homemade could also be used. Avoid caramel syrups which are too thin.

How To Make Turtle Pie

1. Make Crust: Combine crushed Oreos and butter.
2. Make Filling: Combine cream cheese and powdered sugar. Add caramel and Cool Whip.
3. Chill: Chill for 4-6 hours.
4. Garnish: Garnish with caramel sauce, Cool Whip, and pecans if desired.

Can You Make It Ahead?

This is a great dessert to make ahead since it requires chilling time anyways. Make up to 24 hours in advance.

Leftovers

• Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Keep in an air tighter container or tightly covered with foil or plastic wrap.
• Freeze: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before enjoying.

Tips and Tricks

1. No Food Processor? No Problem! Crush Oreos in a double plastic baggie using a rolling pin and/or wooden spoon. Double bagging protects against holes or rips.
2. Press your cookies into the pie pan using a coffee mug.
3. Don’t Skip Chilling: The pie needs time to set up so it won’t fall apart when you slice it.
4. Avoid Premade crusts: They tend to lack flavor and may be too small for all of our filling.
5. Spray Your Measuring Cup and Spoon: This will help you get every last ounce of caramel.

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Turtle Pie

Turtle Pie features a rich caramel filling nestled inside a homemade cookie crust. This no-bake dessert is heaven on the tongue.

5 from 6 votes

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 8 Slices

Calories: 598kcal

Author: Krystle Smith

Ingredients

For the Crust

• ▢ 2 Cups Oreo Cookie Crumbs Around 25 Cookies
• ▢ 5 Tablespoons Butter Melted

For the Pie

• ▢ 16 Ounces Cream Cheese Softened
• ▢ 1 ⅓ Cups Powdered Sugar
• ▢ 2 Cups Cool Whip Thawed
• ▢ ¾ Cup Caramel Sauce
• ▢ Additional Cool Whip, Additional Caramel Sauce, Hot Fudge, and Pecans To Garnish

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Instructions

For the Crust

• Use a large plastic baggie and a rolling pin to crush Oreos. Pour into a bowl, and combine with melted butter.
• Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate. Chill for 30-60 minutes.

For the Filling

• Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Fold in caramel sauce and Cool Whip.
• Pour into prepared crust and chill in the fridge for around 4-6 hours.
• Garnish with caramel sauce, hot fudge, Cool Whip, and pecans if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 598kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 476mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 1033IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 5mg

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