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Turtle Pecan Pumpkin Pie

Teresa Stephens (of Cast Iron Grill in Lubbock, Texas) takes pumpkin pie to the next level.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Servings 8

Equipment

  • Pie shell
  • Measuring cups
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Spoon

Ingredients  

Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 10-inch graham cracker pie shell
  • 8 oz of dry vanilla pudding mix
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon maple sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup pecans Save half for the bottom of the pie shell

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup pumpkin
  • 2 1/2 cups whipping cream
  • 4 oz caramel topping

Directions 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients except for pecans.
  • Add pumpkin and milk and mix together until smooth.
  • Fold in 1 1/2 cups of whipped topping and set aside.
  • Take the pie shell and spoon in 4 oz caramel to cover the bottom.
  • Sprinkle the pecans on top of the caramel.
  • Take your pumpkin mixture and spoon it on top of the caramel & pecans.
  • Top with remaining whipping cream, pecans and drizzle with extra caramel to your liking.
  • Refrigerate for 3 hours before serving.