Turtle Brownie Pie is a super easy dessert recipe you can make with Oreos, pecans, and a few boxes of brownie mix. It’s rich and creamy and takes less than an hour to make!
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Why this Turtle Brownie Pie Recipe is a Keeper
This pecan brownie pie combines caramel, chocolate, and pecans to make an easy and delicious dessert. Here are just a few reasons why you’ll want to make this pie crust filled with fudgy brownie filling:
- Easy Ingredients: All the ingredients for this gooey pie can easily be found in your kitchen or local grocery store.
- Family Friendly: Kids and adults alike will love this fudgy chocolate brownie pie recipe with a buttery pie crust for dessert.
- Adaptable: Add your favorite toppings to this chocolate chess pie, like ice cream or chocolate syrup.
If you’re looking for more pie recipes, try these: Creamsicle Pie, Blueberry Cream Pie, and Butterscotch Cinnamon Pie.
Why Is It Called Turtle Pie?
Turtle pie gets its name from its appearance, as the chocolate and caramel over the top of the pie give it a similar pattern and coloring to a turtle’s shell.
Ingredient Notes for Oreo Turtle Pie
- Homemade Pie Crust Recipe: Crush Oreo cookies to make the pie crust; there’s no need for pie weights in the pie dish. You can make a flaky pie crust by making a graham cracker crust, but a chocolatey Oreo crust goes best with this pie dough.
- Use Brownie Mix: All the dry ingredients you need to make the rich chocolate brownie filling for this pecan brownie pie recipe can be found in a box of brownie mix.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
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Variations and Substitutions for the Best Brownie Pie
The best chocolate pie is made with chocolate chips, caramel sauce, and brownie batter baked inside the center of the pie. Instead of a traditional pie crust, the crust for this fudgy brownie recipe is made of crushed Oreos. Here are some delicious tips for switching up this pie, which tastes just like a brownie:
- Different Nuts: You can use pralines instead of pecans to make fudge brownie pie. Alternatively, you can omit nuts as well.
- Different Brownie Mix: Use any flavor of brownie mix you want to make chocolate pie, or use blondie mix instead to make brownie batter.
Pro Tip
If you’re making the brownie mix from scratch instead of a box, add a little dark chocolate or cocoa powder for a richer flavor.
How to Make Brownie Pie
This rich chocolate fudge pie is baked with brownie mix, caramel, and pecans. You’ll love this recipe for decadent brownie pie on any occasion. To learn how to make this easy brownie dessert, follow the steps below.
These are the basic steps for making chocolate turtle brownie pie. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Prep for Rich Brownie Pie
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a 9-inch pie dish or baking dish by spraying with baking spray or wiping with oil. Crush the Oreos in a food processor or plastic bag with a rolling pin until they are fine crumbs.
2. Prepare Pie Crust
In a medium sized bowl, add crushed Oreos and the melted butter. Use a fork to blend together until a crumbly mixture form to make the bottom crust. Pour this into the prepared 9″ pie plate, pressing into the bottom and sides to create a thick and compact pie crust.
3. Make Pie Filling for the Brownie Bake
In a mixing bowl, make the brownie batter. Whip together the brownie boxes using the ingredients and directions on the mix. Add the chopped pecans and chocolate chips to the batter and fold together until evenly distributed.
4. Adding the Brownie Batter and Bake the Pie
Remove the pie crust from the freezer and pour brownie batter into the pie pan and place the pie in the oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. When the pie is done, remove pie from the oven and let the pie cool completely to room temperature. Use a pie crust shield or wrap foil around the crust if it is too done.
5. Top the Pie and Serve
On top of the pie, drizzle the whole pie with caramel sauce and chocolate sauce, and add some whipped cream swirls around the pie edges of the crust if desired, or extra chopped pecans. After you cool the pie completely, place the cooled pie on a glass or metal pie plate. Cut into the turtle pie, serve, and enjoy!
Fudgy Brownie Turtle Pie FAQs
Expert Tips for Making Caramel Oreo Turtle Pie
- Individual Pies: Use small pie tins to make individual mini pies. Make personal fudgy pies.
- Ice Cream: This fudgy brownie turtle pie is delicious when served warm with ice cream. Or add marshmallow for a s’mores brownie pie.
- Salted Caramel: For even more flavor, top the pie with some salted caramel.
- Crust: Not a fan of oreos? Make a brownie dessert with a graham cracker crust recipe or make a buttery homemade pie crust.
What to Serve with Turtle Chocolate Brownie Pie
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Turtle Brownie Pie
Ingredients
Oreo Crust
- 22 Oreos, crushed
- 5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, melted
Brownie Filling
- 20 ounces Brownie Mix, 1 box
- ½ cup Chopped Pecans
- ½ cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
- 6 ounces Caramel Sauce
Toppings
- Whipped Cream
- Chopped Pecans
- Chocolate Sauce
- Extra Chopped Pecans, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a baking dish by spraying with baking spray or wiping with oil.
- Crush the Oreos in a food processor or plastic bag with a rolling pin until they are fine crumbs.
- In a medium sized bowl, add crushed Oreos and the melted butter. Use a fork to blend together until a crumbly mixture forms. Pour this into the prepared baking dish, pressing into the bottom and sides to create a thick and compact pie crust.
- In a mixing bowl, whip together the brownie boxes using the ingredients and directions on the mix. Add the chopped pecans and chocolate chips to the batter and fold together until evenly distributed.
- Remove the Oreo crust from the freezer and pour in the brownie batter.
- Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- When the turtle brownie pie is done, remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce, chocolate sauce and add some whipped cream swirls around the edges of the pie if desired. Top with extra chopped pecans.
- Cut into the pie, serve, and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Individual Pies: Use small pie tins to make individual mini pies. Make personal fudgy brownie pies.
- Ice Cream: This fudgy brownie turtle pie is delicious when served warm with ice cream. Or add marshmallow for a s’mores brownie pie.
- Salted Caramel: For even more flavor, top the pie with some salted caramel.
- Crust: Not a fan of oreos? Make a brownie pie with a graham cracker crust recipe or make a buttery homemade pie crust.