Turtle Pumpkin Pie

Christmas at our house was wonderful! :-) 

From the candle light service at church to having our family all together (including the (almost) newest member, Rebecca and my 90 year old Gigi), I would say the theme of my Christmas was thankfulness. HE has truly blessed us this year!  

Our menu included:

Sugared Pecans

Cranberry Nut Bread

Assortment of cheese and crackers

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Candied Walnut Salad with spinach, romaine, craisins, apples, and blue cheese

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Honey Bourbon Glazed Ham

Potato Gratin with Rosemary Crust

Grandpa's dressing

Cranberry Sauce

Houston's Junior League Green Bean Casserole

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Turtle Pumpkin Pie,

Banana Pudding Pie

Double Apple Pie with Cornmeal Crust and Brandy Caramel Sauce

Today, I am going to share the Turtle Pumpkin Pie with you!

Turtle Pumpkin Pie

1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. caramel ice cream topping, divided

1   HONEY MAID Graham Pie Crust (6 oz.)

1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. chopped PLANTERS Pecans, divided

2 pkg.  (3.4 oz. each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding

1 cup cold milk

1 cup  canned pumpkin

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp.  ground nutmeg

1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided

POUR 1/4 cup caramel topping into crust; sprinkle with 1/2 cup nuts.
BEAT next 5 ingredients in large bowl with whisk until well blended. Stir in 1-1/2 cups COOL WHIP; spoon into crust.
REFRIGERATE 1 hour. Top with remaining COOL WHIP, caramel topping and nuts just before serving. 

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