Best 6 Turtle Tarts Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of Turtle Tarts, a timeless classic that blends rich flavors and textures to create a heavenly dessert experience. These tarts feature a buttery shortbread crust filled with a luscious caramel filling, topped with toasted pecans and enrobed in a layer of creamy chocolate ganache. The combination of sweet, salty, and nutty elements creates a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This article presents a collection of three delectable Turtle Tart recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic treat. From a traditional rendition to indulgent variations featuring bourbon caramel and white chocolate ganache, these recipes cater to diverse preferences and skill levels. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of crafting these exquisite Turtle Tarts, transforming ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary dessert masterpiece.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TURTLE TART WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



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Between the creamy filling, crispy crust and gooey caramel sauce, there's a lot to love about this tart. Plus, you can make it two to three days in advance. One of my daughters even asks for this instead of cake on her birthday. -Leah Davis, Morrow, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups pecan halves, toasted
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place pecans and sugar in a food processor; pulse until pecans are finely ground. Add melted butter; pulse until combined. Press onto bottom and up sides of a 9-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack., For filling, place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth. Pour into cooled crust; cool slightly. Refrigerate until slightly set, about 30 minutes., Sprinkle pecans over filling. Refrigerate, covered, until set, about 3 hours., For sauce, in a large heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in sugar until dissolved. Bring to a boil; cook 10-12 minutes or until deep golden brown, stirring occasionally. Slowly whisk in cream until blended. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Serve with tart.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632 calories, Fat 51g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

TURTLE TART



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Prize-Winning Recipe 2007! Show-stopper desserts can be delicious as well as super simple when you start with a time-saving cookie mix! Check out the recipe tip for using a common baking pan.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
1 cup chopped pecans
40 caramels, unwrapped
1/3 cup whipping cream
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1 bag (11.5 oz) milk chocolate chips (2 cups)
1/3 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, water and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in 1 cup pecans. Press dough in bottom and up sides of ungreased 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
  • Bake 19 to 21 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 10 minutes. Using back of a spoon, gently press center of crust to flatten slightly.
  • Meanwhile, in medium microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and 1/3 cup cream on High 2 to 4 minutes, stirring twice, until caramels are melted. Stir in 3/4 cup pecans. Spread over cooled crust. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, place chocolate chips. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1/3 cup whipping cream over medium-low heat 3 to 5 minutes or until hot. Pour cream over chocolate chips in bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Stir until smooth. Pour over filling. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup pecans. Refrigerate 2 hours or until set. To serve, let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before cutting. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 37 g, TransFat 0 g

TURTLE PRALINE TART



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This rich dessert is my own creation, and I'm very proud of it. It's easy enough to make for everyday meals but special enough to serve guests or take to a potluck. -Kathy Specht, Clinton, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
36 caramels
1 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
3-1/2 cups pecan halves
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Unroll pie crust on a lightly floured surface. Transfer to an 11-in. fluted tart pan with removable bottom; trim edges., Line unpricked pie crust with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake 8 minutes. Remove foil; bake until light golden brown, 5-6 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., In a large saucepan, combine caramels and 1/2 cup cream. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until caramels are melted. Stir in pecans. Spread filling evenly into crust. Drizzle with melted chocolate. , Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. Whip remaining cream; serve with tart.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 24g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

TURTLE TARTS



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After receiving these as part of a Christmas baking exchange I just had to have the recipe! These tarts are simple to make and so delicious.

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Tarts

Time 30m

Yield 40 tarts

Number Of Ingredients 8

40 prepared tart shells (prepared or homemade)
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup margarine
4 tablespoons corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
pecan pieces
40 chocolate melting wafers, 1 for each tart

Steps:

  • Bake tart shells according to directions.
  • Break up pecan pieces and place a small amount in each tart shell.
  • *You can make the filling fill more tart shells if you use more pecans* Melt margarine in a saucepan and then add the rest of the ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring a few times with a whisk.
  • Let boil for 2 minutes.
  • While mixture is still hot fill tart shells and top with 1 chocolate melting wafer or a few chocolate chips. **or melt chocolate in a ziploc bag, cut off one end,and drizzle over tarts**.
  • Cool and enjoy!
  • These also freeze well. Place cooled tarts in a Tupperware container or a ziploc bag. (You can use wax paper to separate the layers if desired) Label and Freeze. To serve: remove tarts from container and let come to room temperature and then enjoy!

TURTLE TART



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Make and share this Turtle Tart recipe from Food.com.

Provided by RecipeNut

Categories     Tarts

Time 3h45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (17 1/2 ounce) bag betty crocker oatmeal cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 tablespoon water
1 egg
1 cup chopped pecans
40 caramels, unwrapped
1/3 cup whipping cream
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1 (11 1/2 ounce) bag milk chocolate chips (2 cups)
1/3 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, water and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in 1 cup pecans. Press dough in bottom and up side of ungreased 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom.
  • Bake 19 to 21 minutes or- until light golden brown. Cool 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in medium microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and 1/3 cup whipping cream on High 2 to 4 minutes, stirring twice;until caramels are melted. Stir in cup pecans. Spread over cooled crust. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
  • In another medium microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and 1/3 cup whipping cream on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until chocolate is smooth. Pour over filling. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup pecans. Refrigerate 2 hours or until set. To serve, let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before cutting. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.9, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 44.6, Sodium 260.3, Carbohydrate 44.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 18.9, Protein 5.3

TURTLE TART



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This is another recipe for the SEMI HOMEMADE group I started today (12/15). It is cookie based, yet Oooeeee, gooey, yummy tart! Always great to make and serve a prize winning dessert from Betty Crocker.

Provided by Carole F

Categories     Chocolate

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

COOKIE BASE:
1 pouch (1lb. 1.5 ounce) betty crocker oatmeal cookie mix
1/2 c butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 c chopped pecans
FILLING:
40 caramels, unwrapped
1/3 c whipping cream
3/4 c chopped pecans
TOPPING:
1 12 ounce bag milk chocolate chips (2 cups)..good quality
1/3 c whipping cream
1/4 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350. In large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, water and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in 1 cup pecans. Press dough in bottom and up sides of ungreased 9-inch tart pan with bottom that you can remove.
  • 2. bake 19-21 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 10 minutes.
  • 3. Meanwhile, in medium microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and 1/3 cup cream on High 2 to 4 minutes, stirring twice, until caramels are melted. Stir in 3/4 cup pecans. Spread over cooled crust. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
  • 4. In another med. microwaveable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and 1/3 cup cream on high 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until chocolate is smooth. Pour over filling. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup pecans. Refrigerate 2 hours or until set. To serve, let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before cutting. Store covered in refrigerator.
  • 5. *If you do not have a tart pan..use a 9 by 13 inch pan and cut into squares, instead of wedges. Also, I used a tart pan that didn't have a bottom that was removeable...and it worked out fine. Just cut into wedges right from the tart dish.

Tips:

  • Use a food processor to finely chop the pecans. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the filling.
  • Be sure to press the filling firmly into the tart shells. This will help prevent them from cracking when you bake them.
  • Bake the tarts until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. This usually takes about 25-30 minutes.
  • Let the tarts cool completely before serving. This will help the filling to firm up.
  • Garnish the tarts with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or chopped nuts before serving.

Conclusion:

Turtle tarts are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With their creamy caramel filling, crunchy pecan topping, and chocolate drizzle, these tarts are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special treat, be sure to give turtle tarts a try!

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