With rich chocolate, velvety caramel, and crunchy pecans in every bite, these no bake turtle tarts are decadently sweet and sure to please. I love how simple they are to throw together and the combination of chocolate, pecans, and caramel is to-die-for. The flavor combo is perfect for the holidays, but you’ll want to make these treats all year long!
Sometimes you just need a mouthwatering dessert without going to a lot of fuss.
These little no bake chocolate turtle tarts take only a few minutes to throw together, and you’ll get a chilled desert that tastes delicious and looks beautiful, too.
With this recipe you can make one large graham-cracker crust tart or many little turtle tarts. How can you miss with chocolate, caramel, and pecans? Don’t worry, you can’t!
Why you’ll love this no bake chocolate turtle tart recipe
No-fuss, no-bake recipe keeps your kitchen cool
Decadent combination of chocolate, caramel, and pecans
Can easily make one large pie or several little tartlets
Great option for a single-serving dessert for Valentine’s Day or holiday gifting
Ingredients
Pecans
Chocolate crumb crust (I usually use a store-bought Oreo crust)
Caramels
Evaporated milk
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Heavy cream
Butter
Garnish with chopped nuts, berries, or whipped cream.
How to Make No Bake Turtle Tarts
Place pecans on the purchased crust or crust that you made.
Heat the caramels and the evaporated milk over low heat, until melted and smooth.
Pour over pecans.
Heat cream, chocolate chips and butter in a pan over low heat until melted and smooth.
Pour over caramel layer.
Refrigerate 4 hours.
Top with whipped cream and berries if you wish or just more chopped nuts.
NOTE: The original recipe is for one 9-inch pie. I made one pie and used a little of the ingredients to make these 3 little tarts. You should be able to make between 6-12 mini-tarts from this recipe, depending on the size of your tart pans.
Tips & Variations
Swap the nuts. Replace the pecans with roasted walnuts or hazelnuts.
Change the chips. Try using dark chocolate or milk chocolate chips.
Add some Bourbon. After melting the caramels, stir in a splash of Bourbon for a deep, cozy flavor.
Storage
You can store this tart/tarts in the refrigerator (without garnishes) for 4-5 days in an airtight container or loosely wrapped in plastic wrap.
Freeze your tart/tarts by wrapping tightly in plastic and storing in an airtight container for up to one month.
With rich chocolate, velvety caramel, and crunchy pecans in every bite, these no bake turtle tarts are decadently sweet and sure to please. I love how simple they are to throw together and the combination of chocolate, pecans, and caramel is to-die-for!
Place pecans on the purchased crust or crust that you made.
Heat the caramels and the evaporated milk over low heat, until melted and smooth. Pour over pecans.
Heat cream, chocolate chips and butter in a pan over low heat until melted and smooth. Pour over caramel layer. Refrigerate 4 hours.
Top with whipped cream and berries if you wish or just more chopped nuts.
Notes
NOTE: The original recipe is for (1) 9-inch pie. I made one pie and used a little of the ingredients to make these 3 little tarts. You should be able to make between 6-12 mini-tarts from this recipe, depending on the size of your tart pans.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate caramel turtle tarts, no bake turtle tarts
