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written by Ashley Fehr
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 31 minutes mins
Servings 12
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Last updated on June 4, 2020
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Mini Turtle Pudding Pies are the perfect bite-sized treat (made in tart shells!) for the holidays or any party — they come together quickly and are loaded with pecans, caramel, chocolate pudding and topped with whipped cream!
I had no choice.
I knew when I was planning my holiday recipes for you guys that I was going to need to include some “turtle” creations.
It seems that every time I hold a vote in my Facebook groupabout your favorite dessert flavors, Turtle is right up there at #1. That combination of chocolate, caramel and pecans just gets to everyone, apparently.
I know it gets to me!
Last year there was this No Bake Turtle Cheesecake. I also have these No Bake Turtle Cookies and this No Churn Turtle Ice Cream — both a big hit this summer!
So this holiday season, we’re doing Turtle Pudding Pie! I made these using pre-made tart shells from the freezer section of the grocery store, but I did make my own chocolate pudding so you can still brag yourself up to your family and friends!
If you want to keep things even simpler, you can absolutely use instant chocolate pudding here. My homemade chocolate pudding recipe is sooooo easy (easier than most, thanks to my love of shortcuts!), but I totally understand if it’s an extra step you don’t have time for. You can take the easy way out and I won’t tell anyone!
These little Turtle Pudding Pies would be just as good in one large pie shell, if that’s your thing. For the holidays, I love using tart shells because they’re great for potlucks — no slicing and serving!
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Pin this recipe to your favorite boardMini Turtle Pudding Pies
written by Ashley Fehr
5 from 1 vote
Mini Turtle Pudding Pies are the perfect bite-sized treat (made in tart shells!) for the holidays or any party — they come together quickly and are loaded with pecans, caramel, chocolate pudding and topped with whipped cream!
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ReviewPrep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 16 minutes mins
Total Time 31 minutes mins
Cuisine American
Course Dessert
Ingredients
- 12 frozen tart shells
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 1/4 cup dulce de leche or thick caramel sauce
- Whipped cream
Pudding
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1 egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chopped chocolate
Instructions
Bake tart shells according to package directions. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
Meanwhile, prepare your pudding. In a large skillet, whisk together sugar, cocoa and corn starch. Add the egg and milk and whisk until smooth.
Place over medium heat and cook and stir until thickened (it will look like pudding!) about 6-8 minutes. Stir in chocolate until melted. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
Add 1 teaspoon of pecans and 1 teaspoon of caramel into the bottom of each tart shell. Top with chocolate pudding and refrigerate at least 1-2 hours or until set.
Garnish with whipped cream and additional caramel and pecans. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Notes
** The original recipe (shown in the video) left me extra pudding (never a bad thing!) so in the final recipe here I’ve reduced it by half. This is why there is a discrepancy between the video recipe and the recipe here. By all means, if you want extra pudding, double this recipe here!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 157cal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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Meet Ashley
My name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. Here you will find creative twists on old favorites and some of my favorite family recipes, passed down from generations!
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Cindy says
Ashley.Where did you get the mini tart shells?I messaged Erin.I told her that,my husband cousins got her in Georgia,at Harveys.
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Cindy says
Erin.My husband cousins,make the miniature pecan pies.I asked her.She lives in Georgia.They have them.At Harvey’s.I brought home 2 boxes.I live in Florida.Someone said Winn Dixie.Also they said to ask the store manager.They might can order them
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Ashley Fehr says
Hi Cindy! They are available in pretty much any grocery store here in Canada. Sorry, I’m not sure about the United States!
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Nadean Dotson says
There was no way to put this through a sieve. Best was is to use a standup hand mixed. That worked quick and good.
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Nadean Dotson says
Didn’t find the shells either, so I made my own.
Ashley Fehr says
Great tip!
Erin says
Where do you find mini pie or tart shells ive had no luck!
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Ashley Fehr says
I’m in Canada and we can get them in the freezer section of any grocery store. Are you in the U.S.? I’m not sure I’d know where to direct you.
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Cindy says
Erin.My husband cousins,make the miniature pecan pies.I asked her.She lives in Georgia.They have them.At Harvey’s.I brought home 2 boxes.I live in Florida.Someone said Winn Dixie.Also they said to ask the store manager.They might can order them.
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Joyce says
This recipe looks delicious can’t wait to try it. But I have a suggestion, instead of straining the cooked pudding through a sieve, I would combine the egg and milk together and strain the mixture before adding it to the dry ingredients.
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Ashley Fehr says
Yes, that should work too as long as your egg cooks evenly in your pudding!
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Pita says
So I hate to sound stupid but why does the pudding get put through a strainer? This recipe sounds awesome but I like to know exactly what I’m getting into! Thanks for sharing so many great recipes.
Ashley Fehr says
Just to ensure it’s smooth! You can skip that step if you prefer
Jen K says
Shells were impossible to find so using graham shells instead…hope they turn out good!
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Ashley Fehr says
Let me know how it goes!
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How cute and delicious!! I’m a sucker for anything turtle related 🙂
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Oh my gosh, these little pies are TOO adorable, Ashley!! Since they’re so tiny I can totally have two right?? Drooling over here!
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Ashley Fehr says
Um, yes, definitely! Thanks Sarah!
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Anything in mini form AND with chocolate has to be the best! Love the turtle flavor, too! Such a fun dessert for the holidays!
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Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Gayle!
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I love those cute little tart shells!! WHat a wonderful holiday dessert!
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Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Christin!
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Annie says
These look AMAZING! I do believe they are the perfect way to go for holiday parties this season!
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Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Annie!
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Dorothy Dunton says
Hi Ashley! I was just thinking about chocolate pie the other day! This version sounds delicious with the pecans and caramel and little pies are much more fun!
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Ashley Fehr says
I think about chocolate pie often! Haha 🙂 It’s definitely one of my favorite versions!
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