Chocolate Caramel Turtle Dessert
Layered chocolate caramel turtle dessert with cookie crust, creamy filling, caramel, pecans, and chocolate drizzle
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INGREDIENTS
Crust
- 2 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar optional.
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups whipped topping thawed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt.
Toppings
- 1 cup caramel sauce plus more to taste
- 1 cup pecans chopped and lightly toasted
- 1/2 cup chocolate fudge sauce or chocolate syrup
- flaky salt optional.
INSTRUCTIONS
Crust
- Preheat oven to 350 F
- mix cookie crumbs with melted butter and sugar until evenly moistened
- press firmly into a 9x13 inch pan
- bake until set and fragrant then cool completely.
Filling and assemble
- Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar vanilla and salt until smooth
- fold in whipped topping until fluffy
- spread evenly over cooled crust
- chill until firm.
Finish
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the chilled filling
- sprinkle pecans evenly
- drizzle chocolate sauce over the top
- chill at least 2 to 4 hours before slicing for clean layers.
Notes
1. For a no bake version chill the crust 30 minutes instead of baking 2. swap cookie crust for graham crackers for a milder base 3. use dulce de leche for a thicker caramel layer 4. toast pecans 5 to 7 minutes for stronger flavor 5. warm sauces briefly for easier drizzling
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 26g