Description
Description A rich and creamy no-bake dessert with layers of chocolate pudding, caramel, and toasted pecans, mimicking the flavors of turtle candy.
Ingredients
- 1 package graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cold milk
- 1 container (8 oz) thawed whipped topping, divided
- 1 cup caramel sauce, divided
- 1 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted, divided
- 1 cup instant chocolate pudding mix (approximately 2 x 3.9 oz packages)
- 3 cups cold milk
- ¼ cup chocolate syrup (for garnish)
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Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Chill for at least 15 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and ¼ cup of cold milk, mixing until creamy. Fold in half of the whipped topping and spread over the crust. Return to the refrigerator.
- Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the cream cheese layer and sprinkle half of the pecans. Chill for 10-15 minutes.
- Whisk the pudding mix with 3 cups of cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened. Spread it over the caramel layer. Chill for at least 15-20 minutes.
- Top with the remaining whipped topping and refrigerate for 4-6 hours (or overnight) for best results.
- Before serving, drizzle with the remaining caramel and chocolate syrup, and sprinkle with the remaining pecans.
Notes
- Notes
- To enhance flavors, chill overnight. For rich flavor, add vanilla extract to the pudding layer.