Description

Turtle Cheesecake Pie is a rich and indulgent dessert featuring a buttery deep-dish crust layered with crunchy pecans, melty chocolate chips, and luscious caramel. This luscious cheesecake filling, made with cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream, bakes to a creamy perfection. Topped with whipped cream and extra caramel, pecans, and chocolate, this decadent pie is perfect for special occasions or as a delightful treat for a cozy night in.

Ingredients

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Pie Base

1 (9-inch) deep-dish frozen pie shell
¾ cup chopped pecans
¾ cup chocolate chips
½ cup caramel ice cream topping

Cheesecake Filling

1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened
¾ cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 (8-oz) container sour cream

Optional Toppings

Whipped cream
Additional caramel ice cream topping
Extra chopped pecans
Extra chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) to prepare for baking the pie.
Prepare Pie Crust Layer: Sprinkle chopped pecans and chocolate chips evenly over the bottom of the deep-dish frozen pie shell. Drizzle the caramel ice cream topping on top of the pecans and chocolate chips, creating the classic turtle flavor base.
Mix Cheesecake Filling: Using a handheld mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and thoroughly blended. Add the eggs one at a time and then the vanilla extract, mixing well after each addition. Finally, fold in the sour cream to create a creamy and smooth cheesecake filling.
Assemble and Bake: Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared pie crust layer with pecans, chocolate, and caramel. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
Cool and Chill: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate the pie for at least 1 hour to allow it to firm up, making it easier to slice.
Add Final Toppings and Serve: Before serving, top the pie with whipped cream, additional caramel ice cream topping, extra chopped pecans, and chocolate chips if desired for an extra decadent finish.

Notes

Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
Do not overbake; the cheesecake should still slightly wobble in the center when done.
Allow adequate chilling time for the best sliceable texture.
Use high-quality caramel topping for the best flavor.
Optional toppings add extra texture and richness but can be omitted if preferred.