Baskin Robbins Turtle Ice Cream Pie Easy Copycat Recipe
There is something magical about walking into a Baskin Robbins and seeing those gorgeous ice cream pies in the freezer. The turtle is cream pie, with its layers of rich ice cream, hot fudge topping, and crunchy pecans, which catches the eye. Now, you can create this show-stopping dessert at home for a fraction of the price.
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Why this recipe works
The beauty of this turtle ice cream pie lies in its perfectly layered combination of complementary flavors and textures. The chocolate cookie crust provides a sturdy, sweet foundation, while the pralines and cream ice cream offers vanilla richness with caramel swirls. Hot fudge sauce creates a decadent chocolate layer, caramel sauce adds gooey sweetness, and toasted pecans contribute essential crunch. The no-bake method makes it accessible to any home cook.
Ingredients
Only five simple ingredients are needed to make this tasty turtle pie:
- Baskin-Robbins Pralines and Cream ice cream – Provides the creamy vanilla base with caramel ribbons that perfectly complement the turtle flavor profile
- Caramel sauce – Adds essential gooey sweetness and authentic turtle candy flavor that ties all elements together
- Hot fudge sauce – Creates a rich chocolate layer that mimics the chocolate coating found on turtle candies
- Pecans – Contribute the signature crunch and nutty flavor that defines turtle desserts and candies
- Chocolate pie crust – Forms the sturdy, sweet foundation that complements all the layered flavors above
How to make Turtle Ice Cream Pie
Allow ice cream to soften enough to spread but not melt.
Toast pecans in a skillet and cool to room temperature.
Pour hot fudge sauce into the pie crust.
Spread ice cream over hot fudge sauce.
Drizzle caramel sauce over the pie.
Top with pecans.
Freeze until firm enough to slice.
Enjoy!
Storage instructions
- Freezer Storage: Store covered in freezer for up to 1 month for best quality and texture
- Serving Preparation: Remove from freezer 5-10 minutes before slicing for easier cutting. Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water between cuts.
- Leftover Storage: Re-wrap tightly and return to freezer immediately after serving to maintain quality
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Baskin Robbins Turtle Ice Cream Pie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Chocolate Cookie Crumb Pie Crust
- 1 quart Baskin-Robbins Pralines and Cream Ice Cream
- 1/2 cup Hot Fudge Sauce
- 1 cup Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup Pecans
Instructions
- Allow ice cream to sit out long enough to soften, but do not let it melt!
- Linethe bottom of the crust with the hot fudge sauce.
- Spread the ice cream on top of thefudge sauce. Top with caramel topping and pecans.
How do you keep the caramel topping from sliding off the ice cream? I love this recipe but I always make a big mess of my freezer with it.
Here are two suggestions I have:
Warm the caramel slightly so it’s pourable, then let it cool to room temperature or slightly cooler before drizzling. It will be thicker and more likely to set in place.
Do a two-stage freeze – Drizzle the caramel, add half the pecans, freeze for 15-20 minutes until just set, then add the remaining caramel and pecans. This creates better adhesion.
Love the recipe!!
Seriously, man, I am in love with your blog. This was a delicious ice cream pie. Thank you!
I know this is a comment years late, but you might want to check out the copy in your instruction section for this recipe.
“Line the bottom of the crust with the hot fudge sauce” should not be the last instruction….
The hot fudge sauce is on the top and the bottom.
My daughter’s number one request for her birthday is Baskin Robbins turtle pie, but I got tired of paying their high prices. So I tried this recipe, and my daughter likes it even better! I toasted the pecans in butter and put a single layer of pecans on the hot fudge layer before adding the ice cream, then followed the rest of the recipe. Easy, delicious, and much cheaper!
OK, but tell me about the hot fudge. I want to know how to make B-R hot fudge. I must have that recipe!!!
I will keep your suggestion in mind!