Turtle Pumpkin Pie

This s from a Jell-O and Cool Whip advertisement in Kraft Foods magazine. I have not tried it but wanted to hold on to it for safe keeping. The fifteen minutes is only prep time; this is a no-cook pie. Also don't forget the additional hour+ for refrigeration.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 1 pie

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  caramel topping
• 1  graham cracker pie crust
• 1⁄2 cup pecan pieces
• 1  cup milk, cold
• 2 (3 1/2ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding
• 1  cup canned pumpkin
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 (8 ounce) container  whipped topping, thawed and divided
• 2  tablespoons  caramel topping (garnish) (optional)
• 2  tablespoons pecan pieces (garnish) (optional)

Directions

1. Pour caramel topping onto crust.
2. Sprinkle with pecan pieces.
3. Beat milk, pudding, pumpkin, and spices with whisk until blended. Stir in 1 1/2 cups whipped topping.
4. Spread into crust.
5. Refrigerate at least one hour.
6. Top with remaining whipped topping. Garnish with any additional caramel topping and pecan pieces before serving.