Decadent Turtle Pie for the Holidays

This easy turtle pie recipe is the perfect holiday dessert!

Learn how to make turtle pie, using caramel, pecans, chocolate chips, and chocolate covered pretzels!

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Most holiday gatherings feature an assortment of pies, because what’s better than having plenty of options?

Classic pecan pie commonly makes an appearance, and occasionally that pie is dotted with chocolate chips in the filling.

But have you ever had a turtle pie? If not, that needs to change–pronto!

This decadent pie is filled with all sorts of amazing ingredients, including chocolate chips, caramel chips, pecans, and chocolate covered pretzels! Yes, that’s right, pretzels–they lend the perfect amount of saltiness to the sweetness!

Caramel turtle pie is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or even Easter. It’s a crowd-pleasing addition to your dessert table.

Move over, pecan pie–there’s a new favorite in town!

More Holiday Dessert Recipes:

• Eggnog Custard Pie
• Cranberry Pie with Streusel Topping
• Easy Biscoff Fudge
• Stroopwafel Cake
• Quick & Easy Biscoff Muffins
• Easy Billy Miner Pie

Homemade Salted Caramel Chocolate Pecan Pie

This delectable pie is one you won’t soon forget. It includes all the best flavor combinations, from chocolate and caramel, to salty and sweet.

Using a store bought pie crust is a great shortcut, too–but if you prefer to make your own from scratch, you certainly can.

I’ve seen various no bake turtle pie recipes, which are more like cream pies. But I thought it would be extra delicious to try a baked version, more like a turtle pecan pie.

The natural flavor of the caramelized sugar paired with chocolate just can’t be beat.

This is delicious served with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

How to Make Turtle Pie with Pecans

It’s really easy to make this delicious pie!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• Unbaked store-bought pie crust in pan
• Granulated sugar
• Brown sugar
• Light corn syrup, such as Karo
• Unsalted butter
• Eggs
• Dulce de leche
• Vanilla extract
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Caramel baking chips
• Chocolate covered pretzels
• Chopped pecans
• Optional: melted chocolate chips, caramel sauce, and sea salt for garnish

How to Make It:

Prepare the filling. First you’ll need to combine some sugar, corn syrup, and melted butter. Add in the eggs, dulce de leche, and vanilla extract, mixing to combine well.

Add goodies. Now it’s time to add all the good stuff to the mixing bowl! You’ll add chocolate chips, chocolate covered pretzels, caramel chips, and pecans.

Bake. Last, you’ll add your filling to the prepared pie crust. Bake pie for about 45 minutes and let cool completely.

If desired, drizzle some melted chocolate sauce and caramel sauce on top of the pie, followed by a sprinkle of sea salt!

Notes and Adaptations:

• This pie is begging to be served with a dollop of Cool Whip or some homemade whipped cream! To make your own, whip heavy cream together with a little powdered sugar, using an electric mixer, until stiff peaks form.
• Feel free to use a food processor to chop your pecans if you can’t find them already chopped in the store.
• You may want to place your pie pan on a baking sheet to make it easier to transfer in and out of the oven.
• I have not tried this in a chocolate cookie crust, but I think it would be delicious! You could buy an Oreo crust and give it a try, or make your own.

Recommended Equipment:

• Mixing bowls