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Chocolate turtle pecan pie treats drizzled with caramel and sprinkled with chopped pecans on a white plate

Chocolate Turtle & Pecan Pie Treats


  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 bite-sized tarts 1x

Description

These bite-sized treats combine a chocolate wafer crust, praline pecan filling, rich ganache, and caramel drizzle for a decadent Southern dessert.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate wafer cookies
  • 6 tablespoons melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup pecan pie butter or finely blended pecan mixture
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped roasted pecans
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup prepared caramel sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
  • 1/4 cup additional chopped pecans

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

    2. In a bowl, combine crushed chocolate wafer cookies, melted butter, and granulated sugar until crumbs are moistened. Press firmly into mini tart pans.

    3. Bake crusts for 8–10 minutes until set, then cool.

    4. Whisk pecan pie butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter until smooth. Fold in chopped roasted pecans.

    5. Pour filling into cooled crusts, leaving space for chocolate layer. Bake for 20–25 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly soft. Cool completely.

    6. Heat heavy cream until steaming and pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for one minute, then stir until smooth ganache forms.

    7. Spread ganache over cooled pecan filling and chill for 20 minutes to set.

    8. Warm caramel sauce until pourable and drizzle over chocolate. Sprinkle with sea salt and additional chopped pecans.

    9. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow layers to firm.

    10. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Let sit 15 minutes if refrigerated for easier slicing.

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 35 minutes
    • Category: dessert
    • Method: baking
    • Cuisine: southern

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 tart

    Keywords: chocolate turtle pie, pecan pie treats, praline pecan pie, creative pie recipes, decadent pies, pecan pie butter, southern comfort, texas desserts, mini tarts, chocolate pecan