Salted Turtle-Cream Cheese Pie
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate wafer cookies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup caramel topping
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1/4 teaspoon flaked sea salt
If you’re looking for a dessert that’s perfect for any occasion, then this Salted Turtle-Cream Cheese Pie is the perfect treat! The rich, creamy filling is made with cream cheese and milk, while the crust is made with chocolate wafer cookies and butter. It’s topped off with caramel sauce, chopped pecans, and flaked sea salt for the ultimate sweet and savory dessert combination.
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the crushed chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and chopped pecans. Press the mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish.
3. In a large saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt. Add the eggs and milk and whisk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
4. Remove the pan from the heat and add the cream cheese, whisking until it’s smooth. Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
5. Drop spoonfuls of caramel sauce over the filling and swirl with a knife. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and flaked sea salt.
6. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
7. Let cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
Enjoy this Salted Turtle-Cream Cheese Pie with friends and family, or as a dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth. The combination of chocolate, caramel, and sea salt is a truly irresistible treat!