Turtle Ice Cream Pie

This decadent Turtle Ice Cream Pie is the epitome of indulgence. It features layers of caramel ice cream, toasted pecans, dulce de leche and hot fudge. Garnished with a dollop of whipped cream and turtle candy, it’s the ultimate fusion dessert.

Easy Turtle Ice Cream Pie Recipe

Frozen desserts are the ultimate make-ahead dessert. They do sometimes require several steps to make, but, none of the steps are difficult. A few frozen goodies you’ll find in the MSSK recipe index range from a frozen banana pudding bombe made in a loaf pan, to a chocolate drizzled fresh raspberry pie and an easy frozen berry fruit salad. Each one different yet, a crazy delicious way to cool down on a hot day. How to make a Turtle Ice Cream Pie: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

• Prepare Pan – Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
• Make Crust – In a small bowl, mix cookie crumbs and butter. Press crumbs firmly onto bottom and 1/2-3/4 inch up sides of pan. Bake 8-10 minutes or just until set. Cool completely.
• Toast Pecans Spread pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet. While crust bakes, toast for 6-8 minutes or until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
• Caramel – Warm dulce de leche with 1/4 cup heavy cream, just until pourable.
• Chocolate – In a separate bowl, melt together hot fudge sauce with 1/4 cup cream in 20 second increments stopping to stir each time. Both should be just warm enough to pour, not hot.
• Assemble Pie – Scoop 1/2 ice cream into cooled crust; spread evenly.
• Drizzle ice cream with dulce de leche and hot fudge. Sprinkle with pecans. Freeze 15 minutes or until ice cream is almost firm. Repeat layers.
• Cover and Freeze – Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 8 hours or overnight.
• Serve – Allow to sit on counter for 5-10 minutes,then remove outer ring. Slice into desired size pieces and serve drizzled with warm reserved dulce de leche, hot fudge and pecans.
• Top with a dollop of whipped topping and garnish with a piece of turtle candy.

How to Make the Best Turtle Ice Cream Pie Recipe

As mentioned above, frozen desserts require several steps for the best end result. They aren’t difficult but, there is a method to the madness.

• Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Turtle Ice Cream Pie: Oreo cookie crumbs, melted butter, chopped pecans, one can dulce de leche, heavy cream, one jar hot fudge sauce, salted caramel or caramel swirl ice cream and whipped cream for garnishing.
• Kitchen tools you’ll need: One 9 inch springform pan, sharp knife and chopping board or nut chopper, measuring cups and spoons, small icing spatula, small bowl, small microwave safe bowl, sheet pan, ice cream scoop.
• When layering desserts like this frozen Turtle Pie it’s important to allow ample freezing time between the layers, giving each level time to set and refreeze.
• Warm the hot fudge and dulche de leche just until pourable, but not enough to melt the ice cream. A little softening of the ice cream is fine though, and should be expected.
• Scooping the ice cream makes it much easier to spread without disturbing the crust.
• When you’re ready to serve it, allow a few minutes of stand time on the counter before removing the outer ring of the pan and attempting to cut it into slices. A super sharp knife is a must here.

More Helpful Tips for Making Turtle Ice Cream Pie

• To cut this pie, use a sharp knife dipped into warm water then dried using a soft cloth. Doing so, will help it glide through the layers more easily, Repeat dipping in warm water and drying between cuts, as needed.
• You can make your own hot fudge sauce and dulce de leche, if desired. However, for ease of preparation, use a quality prepared item from your local market. This is meant to be a fun dessert, don’t stress.
• I find both cans and squeeze bottle versions, of dulce de leche at my local grocery stores on the Hispanic foods aisle. I also purchase it from time to time form stores such as Target and Walmart. You can see an example of prepared dulce de leche packaging here on Walmart.
• Drizzling with additional hot fudge and dulce de leche just before serving gives each piece the wow factor. Rest assured, it’s equally delicious without it.
• This pie can be prepared up to 1 month in advance. Keep tightly wrapped while storing to keep it fresh.

More Ice Cream Recipes to Make

• Easy Rocky Road Ice Cream is creamy and delicious.
• My Easy Fried Ice Cream Recipe features a shortcut hack that you’ll love!
• Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream is the perfect way to cool down after a busy day.
• My no churn Banana Pudding Ice Cream recipe is a winner!
• Red White and Blue Ice Cream Cake is the ideal dessert for any Patriotic celebration.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Mixer
• Mixing Bowls
• Measuring Set
• 9 inch Springform Pan