The Ultimate No Bake Turtle Pie with Chocolate Crust

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Everyone needs a no bake dessert in their back pocket, and this Edwards turtle pie recipe dupe is it. It's a no-bake pie, which means no oven, no fuss, and no heating up the kitchen. Just mix, refrigerate, and top with all the good stuff: a trifecta of caramel, chocolate, and crunchy pecans to satisfy all your sweet-salty cravings.

Whether you're headed to a summer cookout, hosting friends, or just craving something cold and decadent, this delicious turtle pie delivers every time.

Slice of Edwards Turtle Pie recipe on a white plate with a bite out on a fork and a blue platter of the whole pie behind.

Turtle candies have always been special to me. Every Christmas I could expect to open a newspaper comic-wrapped box of the chocolates as one of the gifts from my grandparents.

Blue platter of Edwards Turtle Pie recipe with a blue cloth, wooden handled pie server, and a stack of white plates with blue napkins and forks.

We would all get a box--my sister, mom, dad, and I--and even though we new exactly what the present was before opening it, we would go through the charade of acting totally surprised.

Now, whenever I see or taste Turtles, it reminds me of my grandparents and the fun tradition we had. This no-bake cheesecake is basically a giant, chilled version of those classic Turtles candies--with a texture and flavor that feels like a nostalgic mash-up of those holiday treats and the frozen Edwards turtle pie we all secretly loved growing up.

Blue platter of Edwards Turtle Pie with white plates of pie slices on the side.

It's perfectly delicious in every way, and I know it'll become one of your favorite desserts too. P.S. If you're looking for other no-bake desserts, you have to try my banana pudding cups, no-churn strawberry cheesecake ice cream, no bake chocolate eclair cake, or this no bake Biscoff cheesecake.

For a menu idea, I like to serve it as the grand finale of a barbecue dinner of grilled chicken with white bbq sauce, smoked gouda mac and cheese, sweet potato cornbread, and braised ham hock and collard greens.

Ready to make this turtle cheesecake? Let's do it!

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Ingredients

Before we get started, let's gather the ingredients we need for this caramel turtle pie recipe:

Oreo cookies
salted butter
cream cheese
salted caramel sauce
vanilla extract
heavy whipping cream
powdered sugar
pecans
chocolate sauce or chocolate syrup

(See recipe card for quantities.)

Instructions

Now that we've got our ingredients, it's time to make this pie!

Stirring Oreo crust with a white rubber spatula in a food processor.

First, make the chocolate cookie crust: Pulse the Oreos in a food processor until they form crumbs. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles sand. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan and place in the refrigerator.

Blending cream cheese and powdered sugar in a glass bowl with an aqua hand mixer.

Then, beat the cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add ¼ cup of the caramel sauce, the powdered sugar, and vanilla and beat until smooth.

Folding whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in a glass bowl with an orange rubber spatula.

Next, beat the heavy cream in a separate large bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold into the cream cheese mixture.

Spooning cheesecake filling into a caramel-topped Oreo crust in a round pan.

Finally, pour the remaining caramel sauce into the bottom of the prepared pie crust and spread into a thin layer to the edges. Pour the pie filling over the top and spread evenly. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. Garnish the top of the pie with Oreos, caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, and pecans and cut into slices.

Hint: Try and use a thick caramel sauce. Thinner sauce spread on the bottom of the crust can cause the pie to become soggy.

Substitutions

Out of an ingredient? Need to make a substitution? I've got you covered:

Oreos - Instead of Oreos, use chocolate graham crackers or another chocolate cookie.
Salted butter - If all you have is unsalted butter, that's okay! Just add a pinch of salt to the crust.
Whipped cream - To save a little time, use Cool Whip instead of sweetened whipped cream. Omit the heavy cream and powdered sugar.
Pecans - Walnuts, peanuts, and almonds are great in place of pecans.

Variations

Check out these additional ways to change up this easy turtle pie recipe:

Turtle Pie with Brownie Crust - Want to make an extra rich version? Press baked and cooled brownie pieces into the base and up the sides of the springform pan.
Nut-Free - Omit the pecans and top with crushed toffee bits.
Mini Turtle Pies - Make mini pies. Press the crust into muffin tins instead of a springform pan.

Equipment

Here's the equipment you'll need to make this recipe:

dry measuring cups
measuring spoons
9-inch springform pan
2 large bowls
handheld or stand mixer
food processor

Storage

To refrigerate: Cover the pie tightly with plastic wrap or place slices in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

To freeze: Freeze the whole pie (or individually wrapped slices) uncovered for 1 hour, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil. Freeze for up to 2 months. To serve, thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

Tasty Tip

For the creamiest filling, soften the cream cheese completely before beating to avoid lumps.

Frequently asked questions

What if I don't have a food processor? Can I still make this recipe?

Yes! Place the Oreos in a zip-top bag and crush them using a rolling pin.

Can I make this gluten-free?

Yes! Use gluten-free Oreos to make this gluten-free.

How long does it need to chill?

For the best results (and a pie that's easiest to slice), I recommend refrigerating overnight or at least 8 hours.

The filling is really runny, and I can't get a good slice. What did I do wrong?

You probably under-whipped the cream or it hasn't chilled enough. Be sure to beat to stiff peaks and refrigerate overnight.

Why are the toppings sinking into the filling?

Let the pie chill completely before adding the toppings.

Why is the filling lumpy?

The cream cheese was too cold. I recommend letting it soften to room temperature, and beating it first before adding the caramel sauce.

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Pairing

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