Pumpkin Turtle Pie Recipe
The leaves are changing, there’s a chill in the air, and that can only mean one thing – it’s pumpkin season! This Pumpkin Turtle Pie recipe is the perfect way to celebrate the flavors of fall. With a rich and creamy pumpkin filling, a buttery graham cracker crust, and a decadent topping of pecans and caramel, this dessert is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you’re serving it at a fall dinner party or as the star of your Thanksgiving dessert table, this Pumpkin Turtle Pie is guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pour into prepared crust.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until filling is set. Let cool completely.
- In a small saucepan, heat caramel sauce over low heat. Drizzle over cooled pie, then sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy!
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
This Pumpkin Turtle Pie is the ultimate fall dessert – creamy, indulgent, and full of warm pumpkin spice flavor. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a decadent topping of pecans and caramel, it’s sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Nutritional information: (per serving) Calories: 380, Fat: 20g, Carbohydrates: 45g, Fiber: 2g, Protein: 6g
As the days get shorter and the air gets cooler, there’s nothing better than indulging in a slice of Pumpkin Turtle Pie. The warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg combined with the creamy pumpkin filling and crunchy pecans create a dessert that’s truly irresistible. Whether you’re baking it for a holiday gathering or just treating yourself on a cozy fall evening, this recipe is sure to become a seasonal favorite. So go ahead, give it a try and savor the flavors of fall with every delicious bite.