Awesome Turtle Pie Recipe

Ingredients for Awesome Turtle Pie

• Low Fat Graham Cracker Pie Crust
• Cool Whip Lite
• 1/2 cup marshmallow creme
• Light Cream Cheese
• Vanilla Extract
• Dark Chocolate Chips
• 1/2 cup caramel sauce
• Pecan Halves

How to Make Awesome Turtle Pie

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Toast 1 cup of pecans on a baking sheet for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant. Let cool completely.
2. Coarsely chop half of the toasted pecans and set aside. Reserve the remaining pecans for garnish.
3. Melt 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Set aside.
4. Pour 2/3 of the melted chocolate into the pie crust and spread evenly with a spoon. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to set slightly.
5. Sprinkle the coarsely chopped pecans over the chocolate layer.
6. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and marshmallow creme until well combined.
7. Gently fold in the thawed Cool Whip until just combined.
8. Gradually fold in 2/3 of the caramel sauce until lightly swirled throughout the mixture.
9. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the prepared pie crust over the pecan layer.
10. Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce and melted chocolate over the top.
11. Sprinkle with the remaining whole pecans.
12. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.