Turtle Ice Cream Pie Recipe

Name: Turtle Ice Cream Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups pecan halves or pieces (6 to 7 ounces),; , divided; 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 5 whole graham crackers, finely crushed in resealable plastic bag); 1/4 cup sugar; 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 3/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar; 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 3 tablespoons dark corn syrup; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 pints (4 cups) premium vanilla ice cream, divided; 5 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 1/2 tablespoons dark corn syrup; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch of salt

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups pecan halves or pieces (6 to 7 ounces),
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3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 5 whole graham crackers, finely crushed in resealable plastic bag)
1/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons dark corn syrup
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 pints (4 cups) premium vanilla ice cream, divided
5 1/2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Using on/off turns, finely chop 1 cup pecans in processor; transfer to medium bowl. Mix in graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Drizzle butter over; blend until evenly moistened. Press mixture firmly over bottom and up sides of 9-inch glass pie dish (not on rim).
2
Bake crust until golden brown, about 12 minutes (if crust puffs, press firmly back into place). Cool crust completely. Wrap in foil and freeze at least 1 hour. DO AHEAD:
3
Keep frozen.
4
Bring first 3 ingredients to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking until sugar dissolves. Boil caramel 5 minutes, whisking occasionally. Turn off heat; whisk in butter, vanilla, and salt. Cool completely.
5
Slightly soften 1 cup vanilla ice cream in microwave on low in 10-second intervals. Spread ice cream evenly in frozen pie crust; spread 1/4 cup caramel over. Freeze pie until ice cream and caramel are firm, about 1 hour. Repeat with remaining vanilla ice cream in three 1-cup portions and caramel in two 1/4-cup portions. Freeze pie overnight. Cover and reserve remaining caramel at room temperature.
6
Combine chocolate, cream, and corn syrup in medium metal bowl. Place over saucepan of simmering water and whisk until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Whisk in vanilla and salt. Cool ganache at room temperature until thick but still pourable, about 30 minutes.
7
Pour ganache evenly over frozen pie. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup pecans. Freeze until ganache is firm, at least 45 minutes. Drizzle decoratively with 1/4 cup reserved caramel. DO AHEAD:
8
Cover and keep frozen. Cover and chill remaining caramel.
9
Let pie stand 10 minutes at room temperature. Rewarm remaining caramel, stirring over low heat. Cut pie into wedges and serve with caramel.

1759

kcal

Calories

134

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups pecan halves or pieces (6 to 7 ounces),, , divided, 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 5 whole graham crackers, finely crushed in resealable plastic bag), 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Turtle Ice Cream Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

Turtle Ice Cream Pie

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