Description

A decadent layered dessert that combines gooey caramel, rich chocolate, and crunchy pecans in a no-bake masterpiece that’s perfect for special occasions and guaranteed to wow everyone.

Ingredients

Scale

2 sleeves chocolate wafer cookies, crushed
1 cup caramel sauce
1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Extra caramel sauce for drizzling
Melted chocolate for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the base layer: Crush the chocolate wafer cookies into fine crumbs. Spread them evenly across the bottom of your 9×13-inch baking dish.
Add the caramel layer: Warm your caramel sauce slightly (if it’s too thick) and drizzle it generously over the cookie base. Use a spatula to spread it out evenly.
Make the pudding layer: Prepare the chocolate pudding according to package instructions using cold milk. Once ready, spread it over the caramel layer.
Whip the cream: In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the pudding layer.
Add the toppings: Sprinkle chopped pecans and mini chocolate chips across the whipped cream layer. Add a drizzle of caramel sauce and melted chocolate for decoration.
Chill the dessert: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the layers to set.
Serve chilled, cutting clean slices with a sharp knife and lifting with a spatula.

Notes

Toast pecans in a dry skillet for enhanced flavor. Ensure cream is very cold for best whipping results. Can be made up to 2 days ahead. For individual servings, layer in glasses or bowls.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 380
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: turtle, caramel, chocolate, pecans, no-bake, layered dessert, pudding, make-ahead, potluck