Smart Choice Turtle Brownie Pie Recipes

TURTLE BROWNIE PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Prepare brownie batter as directed on package; pour into greased 9-inch pie plate. Bake 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately press down center with bottom of another pie plate or measuring cup, leaving a depression in center of brownie and 1-inch-wide rim around edge. Cool completely.
• Beat pudding mixes and milk with whisk 2 min. (Mixture will be thick.) Stir in 1 cup COOL WHIP. Spoon into brownie shell; top with remaining COOL WHIP and nuts.
• Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Drizzle with caramel topping just before serving.

TURTLE CHEESECAKE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
• In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and salt with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in caramel sauce. On low speed, beat in 1 egg until blended. Set aside.
• Make brownie batter as directed on box for cakelike brownies. Spread in pan. Spoon cheesecake filling by generous tablespoonfuls evenly onto batter. Cut through mixture several times with knife for marbled design.
• Bake 33 to 37 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately sprinkle with Toppings. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate uncovered 2 hours. Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Cover and refrigerate remaining brownies.

FUDGY TURTLE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Caramel: Combine sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until sugar has dissolved and mixture boils, about 5 minutes. Uncover and continue to cook, swirling pan occasionally and brushing down sides with a wet pastry brush, until mixture turns medium amber, 3 to 4 minutes more. Carefully add cream in a slow stream (mixture will bubble vigorously). Remove from heat and stir until smooth. Let cool until caramel thickens slightly but is still pourable, about 10 minutes. Makes 1 cup. Use immediately.
• Brownies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Line bottom and long sides with parchment, leaving an overhang; butter parchment.
• Whisk together flour, baking powder, and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt. In a large heatproof bowl set over (not in) a pot of simmering water, melt chopped chocolate and butter with oil. Remove from heat. Add both sugars; whisk until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; whisk until glossy, 1 minute. Add flour mixture; stir just until combined (do not overmix). Pour batter into prepared dish; smooth top with a spatula. Arrange pecans on top in a single layer.
• Bake until a tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs, 40 to 45 minutes. Transfer dish to a wire rack; let cool completely.
• Drizzle caramel over brownies; let cool until set, 30 minutes. Drizzle with melted chocolate; sprinkle with flaky salt. Let chocolate set (refrigerate for a few minutes, if desired), then cut into squares and serve.

ULTIMATE TURTLE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line 8-inch square pan with foil, allowing some to hang over edges of pan. Grease bottom and sides with shortening or cooking spray. Make brownie batter as directed on box. Remove 1 cup brownie batter; set aside. Spread remaining batter in pan. Bake 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and whipping cream uncovered on High 1 minute, stirring halfway through. Continue to microwave in 15-second intervals, until smooth.
• Pour caramel over partially baked brownie; carefully spread on top. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the pecans. Drop remaining brownie batter by spoonfuls onto caramel layer; spread evenly. Sprinkle chocolate chunks and remaining 1/4 cup pecans.
• Bake 32 to 35 minutes longer or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out almost clean. Cool 1 hour at room temperature on cooling rack. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving. Using foil to lift, remove brownies from pan, and peel foil away. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

SMART-CHOICE TURTLE BROWNIE PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Prepare brownie batter as directed on package; pour into 9-inch pie plate sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 30 min. or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with fudgy crumbs. (Do not overbake.) Immediately press down center with bottom of another pie plate or measuring cup, leaving a depression in center of brownie and 1-inch-wide rim around edge. Cool completely.
• Beat pudding mixes and milk with whisk 2 min. (Pudding will be thick.) Stir in 1 cup COOL WHIP; spoon into brownie shell. Top with remaining COOL WHIP and nuts.
• Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Drizzle with caramel topping just before serving.

FUDGE TURTLE BROWNIE PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F Grease bottom only of 9-inch pie pan. Set aside.
• Combine all brownie ingredients except caramels in large bowl; stir until well mixed.
• Spread batter into prepared pan. Place halved caramels evenly over batter; press down lightly. Bake for 33 to 38 minutes or until top is set and toothpick inserted 2 inches from side comes out clean. Score into wedges while warm. Cool completely; cut into wedges.
• Meanwhile, combine all sauce ingredients in 1-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Cool 5 minutes.
• To serve, place brownie wedges on individual serving plates. Top with ice cream; drizzle with sauce. Sprinkle with pecans, if desired.

CHOCOLATE TURTLE BROWNIE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 9-inch springform pan.
• Microwave 1 cup chocolate pieces in small, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on High (100%) power for 45 seconds; stir. Pieces may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until smooth; cool to room temperature.
• Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Beat brown sugar and butter in medium mixer bowl on high until creamy. Add eggs and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in melted chocolate. Add flour mixture and stir until blended. Stir in 1/2 cup pecans. Spread into prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup pecans and 1/3 cup chocolate pieces.
• Bake for 33 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 30 minutes; remove ring.
• Microwave remaining chocolate in small, heavy-duty plastic bag. Microwave on High (100%) power for 30 seconds; knead. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals; kneading until smooth. Cut tiny corner from bag; squeeze to drizzle over brownie.
• Microwave caramels and milk in a small, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on High (100%) power for 20 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave at additional 5- to 10-second intervals; stirring until smooth. Drizzle over brownie. Cut into slices.

BROWNIE TURTLE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Prepare the brownie mix according to package instructions using the oil, water, and egg. (Use whatever proportions your brownie mix calls for, that's just what mine called for!).
• Pour into a greased 9" springform pan and bake for 20 minutes.
• Allow to cool 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt the caramels and combine with the evaporated milk.
• Pour this mixture over the brownie crust and sprinkle with the pecans.
• Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing well.
• Add eggs, mixing by hand or on low speed until combined.
• Stir in melted chocolate.
• Pour into pan over pecans and bake 35-40 minutes or until center is set.
• Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack, then run knife along edge to loosen but do not remove sides of pan.
• Allow to cool completely, then chill overnight in fridge.
• Remove from pan just before serving.