Prepare to embark on a mouthwatering journey that will transform your dessert game forever! This Easy Turtle Pie Ice Box Cake is not just a recipe; it's a heavenly experience that combines the rich, luxurious flavors of chocolate, caramel, and pecans into a no-bake masterpiece. Imagine layers of creamy goodness, decadent sauces, and crunchy nuts coming together in a dessert so irresistible, it'll have your guests begging for the recipe. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, this show-stopping treat is guaranteed to impress with minimal effort and maximum flavor!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package of chocolate graham crackers
- 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup of caramel sauce
- 1 cup of chopped pecans
- 1 cup of chocolate fudge sauce
- 1 cup of cream cheese
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare your baking dish by lightly greasing a 9x13 inch rectangular pan with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy, using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, using an electric mixer on high speed for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated, creating a light and fluffy filling.
- Arrange a single layer of chocolate graham crackers on the bottom of the prepared baking dish, breaking crackers as needed to cover the entire surface.
- Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the graham cracker layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Drizzle half of the caramel sauce and chocolate fudge sauce over the cream cheese layer.
- Sprinkle half of the chopped pecans across the sauces for added texture and flavor.
- Repeat the layering process: add another layer of graham crackers, followed by the remaining cream cheese mixture, caramel sauce, chocolate fudge sauce, and chopped pecans.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
- Before serving, let the ice box cake sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes to soften slightly.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled, garnishing with additional pecans or a drizzle of caramel sauce if desired.
Tips
- Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother mixing and easier incorporation with the whipped cream.
- When whipping cream, use a chilled bowl and beaters to help achieve stiffer, more stable peaks.
- For perfectly clean slices, run your knife under hot water and wipe dry between cuts.
- Make this dessert ahead of time - it actually gets better as it sits in the refrigerator, allowing flavors to meld together.
- For a gourmet touch, toast your pecans lightly before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor.
- If you want a more intense chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate graham crackers instead of regular.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, though we doubt it'll last that long!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 650kcal
Carbohydrates: 75g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 22g
Cholesterol: 110mg
