Description
A rich and indulgent layered dessert combining creamy chocolate, gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and a buttery graham cracker crust—everything you love about turtle candies transformed into a luscious treat.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the mixture is evenly moistened.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then remove and allow it to cool completely.
- Evenly sprinkle the toasted pecans over the cooled crust layer.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the pecans, gently spreading it to cover the layer evenly.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the caramel and pecan layer, smoothing it with a spatula for an even finish.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Swap pecans for walnuts or almonds for a different crunch or flavor.
Using homemade caramel sauce adds a special touch, but store-bought works well.
For richer ganache, add a tablespoon of butter or cream cheese.
Sprinkle sea salt on top before chilling to enhance flavors.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
Best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature; avoid reheating.
Let sit out for 15 minutes before serving if you prefer a softer texture.
Use gluten-free crumbs for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
