17 No-Bake Turtle Cheesecake Recipes

17 No-Bake Turtle Cheesecake Recipes

By Sara Taylor

17 No-Bake Turtle Cheesecake Recipes

By Sara Taylor
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Did you say we could skip baking, claim a masterpiece, and pack a dessert with chocolate, caramel, and pecans on top of creamy cheesecake? Yes, please! I will say yes all day! These mini cheesecakes are a great alternative when you want to impress without heating anything up in the kitchen. Don't forget to make some space in your fridge because turtle cheesecakes need to chill before the magic happens.

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1) Classic No-Bake Turtle Cheesecake

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The very first one that began my whole obsession, and is still the one I make the most of.

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a sliced no-bake turtle cheesecake drizzled with caramel and chocolate and topped with pecans on a white cake stand, in a wide horizontal shot, one slice pulled out on a plate, on a marble counter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Classic No-Bake Turtle Cheesecake

A cheesecake that requires no baking and has a graham cracker crust that is topped with pecans, chocolate, and caramel.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream whipped
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup chocolate sauce

Method
 

  1. Stir the graham crumbs and melted butter together and press firmly into a springform pan.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then fold in the whipped cream.
  3. Spread the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
  4. Drizzle with caramel and chocolate sauce and scatter the pecans on top.
  5. Chill at least 4 hours, or overnight, until fully set before slicing.

Notes

An overnight chill gives you the cleanest slices.

2) Layered Turtle Cheesecake Parfaits

three layered turtle cheesecake parfaits in clear glasses showing caramel and chocolate stripes topped with pecans, in a wide horizontal shot, lined up on a wooden board, on a bright table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

The adorable little cups that control portions (not that anyone follows portion control) feature all sorts of turtle flavors.

three layered turtle cheesecake parfaits in clear glasses showing caramel and chocolate stripes topped with pecans, in a wide horizontal shot, lined up on a wooden board, on a bright table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Layered Turtle Cheesecake Parfaits

Personalized parfaits featuring layers of rich cheesecake, caramel, chocolate, and sprinkled with crunchy pecans.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 parfaits
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream whipped
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup chocolate sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Method
 

  1. Mix the graham crumbs with melted butter for the layered base.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar smooth, then fold in the whipped cream.
  3. Layer crumbs, cheesecake filling, caramel, chocolate, and pecans in glasses.
  4. Repeat the layers until the glasses are full.
  5. Chill at least 2 hours so the layers set before serving.

Notes

Use clear glasses so all those pretty layers show off.

3) Turtle Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache

a no-bake turtle cheesecake with a glossy dark chocolate ganache top, caramel drizzle, and pecans on a cake stand, in a wide horizontal shot, a slice cut out, on a dark elegant table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

The shiny ganache top gives it the appearance of coming from a high-end bakery.

a no-bake turtle cheesecake with a glossy dark chocolate ganache top, caramel drizzle, and pecans on a cake stand, in a wide horizontal shot, a slice cut out, on a dark elegant table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Turtle Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache

A no-bake cheesecake topped with a shiny chocolate ganache, caramel, and pecans.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream whipped
  • 6 oz semisweet chocolate chopped
  • 1/2 cup warm cream
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Method
 

  1. Press the cookie crumbs and butter into a springform pan.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar smooth, fold in the whipped cream, and spread over the crust.
  3. Pour the warm cream over the chopped chocolate and stir into a smooth ganache.
  4. Pour the ganache over the chilled filling and tilt to coat evenly.
  5. Drizzle with caramel, add pecans, and chill at least 4 hours until set.

Notes

Let the ganache cool slightly before pouring so it doesn't melt the filling.

4) Salted Caramel Turtle Cheesecake

a salted caramel turtle cheesecake with caramel swirls, chocolate drizzle, toasted pecans, and flaky salt on a white plate, in a wide horizontal shot, a slice on the side, on a marble counter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

The combination of sweet caramel and a sprinkle of flaky salt is pure addiction!

a salted caramel turtle cheesecake with caramel swirls, chocolate drizzle, toasted pecans, and flaky salt on a white plate, in a wide horizontal shot, a slice on the side, on a marble counter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Salted Caramel Turtle Cheesecake

A rich no-bake cheesecake that is swirled with salted caramel, chocolate, and toasted pecans.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream whipped
  • 3/4 cup salted caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup chocolate sauce
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans
  • 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt

Method
 

  1. Press the graham crumbs and butter into a springform pan.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar smooth and fold in the whipped cream.
  3. Swirl half the salted caramel through the filling, then spread it over the crust.
  4. Top with the remaining caramel, chocolate, toasted pecans, and a pinch of flaky salt.
  5. Chill at least 4 hours until firm before slicing.

Notes

Add the flaky salt right before serving so it stays crunchy.

5) Mini Turtle Cheesecake Bites

a dozen mini turtle cheesecake bites topped with caramel, chocolate drizzle, and pecans on a white platter, in a wide horizontal shot, arranged in neat rows, on a bright table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

These two-bite treats disappear from the dessert table faster than anything else!

a dozen mini turtle cheesecake bites topped with caramel, chocolate drizzle, and pecans on a white platter, in a wide horizontal shot, arranged in neat rows, on a bright table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Mini Turtle Cheesecake Bites

Mini no-bake cheesecakes in muffin cups with layers of caramel, chocolate, and pecans.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tbsp butter melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream whipped
  • 1/3 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/3 cup chocolate sauce
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans

Method
 

  1. Line a muffin tin with paper liners and press graham crumbs and butter into the bottoms.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar smooth, then fold in the whipped cream.
  3. Spoon the filling into each liner and smooth the tops.
  4. Drizzle with caramel and chocolate and sprinkle with pecans.
  5. Chill at least 3 hours until set, then lift out and serve.

Notes

Peel the liners while still cold for the neatest bites.

6) No-Bake White Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake

a pale creamy white chocolate turtle cheesecake topped with caramel, dark chocolate drizzle, and pecans on a cake stand, in a wide horizontal shot, a slice removed, on a soft pastel table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Substituting in white chocolate makes this even sweeter and dreamier!

a pale creamy white chocolate turtle cheesecake topped with caramel, dark chocolate drizzle, and pecans on a cake stand, in a wide horizontal shot, a slice removed, on a soft pastel table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

No-Bake White Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake

A creamy white chocolate cheesecake with a topping of caramel, dark chocolate, and pecans.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 6 oz white chocolate melted and cooled
  • 1 cup heavy cream whipped
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Method
 

  1. Press the graham crumbs and butter into a springform pan.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar smooth, then beat in the melted white chocolate.
  3. Fold in the whipped cream and spread over the crust.
  4. Drizzle with caramel and dark chocolate and top with pecans.
  5. Chill at least 4 hours until firm before serving.

Notes

Let the white chocolate cool a bit so it doesn't seize in the filling.

7) Nutty Turtle Cheesecake Bars

no-bake turtle cheesecake bars cut into neat squares loaded with pecans and caramel drizzle on parchment, in a wide horizontal shot, a few bars stacked, on a wooden board, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

They are cut into squares so that grabbing them is easier, and there are extra nuts because more is always better!

no-bake turtle cheesecake bars cut into neat squares loaded with pecans and caramel drizzle on parchment, in a wide horizontal shot, a few bars stacked, on a wooden board, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Nutty Turtle Cheesecake Bars

Cheesecake bars with no baking required! They are in a pan loaded with chocolate, caramel, and pecans.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream whipped
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup chocolate sauce

Method
 

  1. Line a 9x13 pan with parchment and press the graham crumbs and butter into the bottom.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar smooth, then fold in the whipped cream and half the pecans.
  3. Spread the filling evenly over the crust.
  4. Drizzle with caramel and chocolate and scatter the remaining pecans.
  5. Chill at least 4 hours, then lift out and cut into bars.

Notes

The parchment sling makes lifting and cutting so much easier.

8) Turtle Cheesecake Truffles

chocolate-dipped turtle cheesecake truffles rolled in chopped pecans with caramel drizzle on a white plate, in a wide horizontal shot, one truffle cut to show the center, on a marble surface, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

You can pop them right into your mouth. They are little balls of cheesecake delight, chocolate dipped, and rolled in pecans.

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Turtle Cheesecake Truffles

Cheesecake truffles, including a caramel middle, chocolate coating, and pecan rolling!
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 20 truffles
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup caramel sauce thick
  • 8 oz chocolate melted
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans

Method
 

  1. Beat the cream cheese, graham crumbs, and powdered sugar into a thick dough.
  2. Scoop small portions, press a dab of thick caramel into the center, and roll into balls.
  3. Freeze the balls 20 minutes until firm enough to dip.
  4. Dip each truffle in melted chocolate and immediately roll in chopped pecans.
  5. Chill 30 minutes until the chocolate sets before serving.

Notes

Keep these in the fridge since they soften quickly at room temp.

9) Dulce de Leche Turtle Cheesecake

a no-bake dulce de leche turtle cheesecake with golden caramel swirls, chocolate drizzle, and pecans on a cake stand, in a wide horizontal shot, a slice on a plate, on a warm wood table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Nothing can replicate the incredible richness of dulce de leche – toffee-like and deep.

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Dulce de Leche Turtle Cheesecake

A decadent cheesecake with layers of dulche de leche, chocolate and pecans. Best of all, it doesn't require any baking!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream whipped
  • 3/4 cup dulce de leche
  • 1/2 cup chocolate sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Method
 

  1. Press the graham crumbs and butter into a springform pan.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar smooth, then fold in the whipped cream.
  3. Swirl half the dulce de leche through the filling and spread over the crust.
  4. Top with remaining dulce de leche, chocolate sauce, and pecans.
  5. Chill at least 4 hours until set before slicing.

Notes

Warm the dulce de leche slightly so it swirls and drizzles easily.

10) Turtle Cheesecake Tarts

mini turtle cheesecake tarts in golden shells topped with caramel, chocolate drizzle, and pecans on a white platter, in a wide horizontal shot, arranged in a row, on a bright table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Everyone gets their own little perfectly topped individual dessert because they're individual tarts!

mini turtle cheesecake tarts in golden shells topped with caramel, chocolate drizzle, and pecans on a white platter, in a wide horizontal shot, arranged in a row, on a bright table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Turtle Cheesecake Tarts

Mini no-bake cheesecake tarts come in buttery shells and are topped with caramel, chocolate, and pecans.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 tarts
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 mini tart shells prebaked
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream whipped
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup chocolate sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Method
 

  1. Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. Fold in the whipped cream until light and fluffy.
  3. Pipe or spoon the filling into the prebaked tart shells.
  4. Drizzle each with caramel and chocolate and top with pecans.
  5. Chill at least 2 hours until set before serving.

Notes

Store-bought tart shells make these come together fast.

11) Vegan No-Bake Turtle Cheesecake

a creamy vegan turtle cheesecake topped with caramel, chocolate drizzle, and pecans on a rustic plate, in a wide horizontal shot, a slice removed, on a natural wood table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

It feels like a magic trick because you honestly can't tell that it's dairy-free.

a creamy vegan turtle cheesecake topped with caramel, chocolate drizzle, and pecans on a rustic plate, in a wide horizontal shot, a slice removed, on a natural wood table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Vegan No-Bake Turtle Cheesecake

A Cheesecake with Cashew Cream, Coconut Caramel, Chocolate, and Pecans (Vegan).
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs vegan
  • 5 tbsp coconut oil melted
  • 2 cups raw cashews soaked and drained
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup coconut cream
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup vegan caramel
  • 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate melted
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Method
 

  1. Press the graham crumbs and coconut oil into a springform pan.
  2. Blend the soaked cashews, maple syrup, coconut cream, and lemon juice until completely smooth.
  3. Spread the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
  4. Drizzle with vegan caramel and melted dairy-free chocolate and add pecans.
  5. Freeze 4 hours or chill overnight until firm, then slice.

Notes

Soak the cashews for several hours so they blend perfectly creamy.

12) Keto-Friendly Turtle Cheesecake

a keto no-bake turtle cheesecake with an almond crust topped with sugar-free caramel, chocolate, and pecans on a slate plate, in a wide horizontal shot, a slice on the side, on a modern counter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Even with low carbs, it is still super indulgent, so there's no reason to wait for dessert.

a keto no-bake turtle cheesecake with an almond crust topped with sugar-free caramel, chocolate, and pecans on a slate plate, in a wide horizontal shot, a slice on the side, on a modern counter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Keto-Friendly Turtle Cheesecake

Keto caramel chocolate and pecan cheesecake with a no-bake sugar free cheesecake and almond crust.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered erythritol
  • 1 cup heavy cream whipped
  • 1/3 cup sugar-free caramel
  • 1/3 cup sugar-free chocolate melted
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Method
 

  1. Mix the almond flour and butter and press into a springform pan.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and powdered erythritol until smooth.
  3. Fold in the whipped cream and spread over the crust.
  4. Drizzle with sugar-free caramel and chocolate and top with pecans.
  5. Chill at least 4 hours until set before slicing.

Notes

Use powdered sweetener so the filling stays perfectly smooth.

13) Gluten-Free Turtle Cheesecake

a gluten-free no-bake turtle cheesecake topped with caramel, chocolate drizzle, and pecans on a white cake stand, in a wide horizontal shot, a clean slice removed, on a light table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

This gluten-free crust will be a no-brainer. It is topped with some pretty amazing stuff.

a gluten-free no-bake turtle cheesecake topped with caramel, chocolate drizzle, and pecans on a white cake stand, in a wide horizontal shot, a clean slice removed, on a light table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Gluten-Free Turtle Cheesecake

A cheesless cheesecake w/ caramel, choc, pecans, and a gluten free no-bake cheesecak crust.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups gluten-free cookie crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream whipped
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup chocolate sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Method
 

  1. Press the gluten-free cookie crumbs and butter into a springform pan.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  3. Fold in the whipped cream and spread over the crust.
  4. Drizzle with caramel and chocolate and scatter the pecans.
  5. Chill at least 4 hours until firm before slicing.

Notes

Double-check that your caramel and chocolate sauces are certified gluten-free.

14) Turtle Cheesecake with Pecan Crust

a no-bake turtle cheesecake on a golden pecan crust topped with caramel, chocolate drizzle, and whole pecans on a cake stand, in a wide horizontal shot, a slice showing the nutty crust, on a wood table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

From the very first bite, the nutty flavor is intensified by the buttery pecan crust.

a no-bake turtle cheesecake on a golden pecan crust topped with caramel, chocolate drizzle, and whole pecans on a cake stand, in a wide horizontal shot, a slice showing the nutty crust, on a wood table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Turtle Cheesecake with Pecan Crust

A no-bake cheesecake with a pecan crust and topped with caramel and chocolate.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups ground toasted pecans
  • 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream whipped
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup chocolate sauce

Method
 

  1. Mix the ground pecans, graham crumbs, and butter and press into a springform pan.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar smooth, then fold in the whipped cream.
  3. Spread the filling over the pecan crust.
  4. Drizzle with caramel and chocolate and add a few whole pecans on top.
  5. Chill at least 4 hours until set before slicing.

Notes

Toasting the pecans first makes the crust taste deeply nutty.

15) Peanut Butter Turtle Cheesecake

a creamy peanut butter turtle cheesecake topped with caramel, chocolate drizzle, and pecans on a white plate, in a wide horizontal shot, a slice cut out, on a cozy kitchen table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Peanut butter has the right to crash the turtle party!

a creamy peanut butter turtle cheesecake topped with caramel, chocolate drizzle, and pecans on a white plate, in a wide horizontal shot, a slice cut out, on a cozy kitchen table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Peanut Butter Turtle Cheesecake

Creamy cheesecake made with peanut butter and topped with caramel, chocolate, and pecans.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream whipped
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup chocolate sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Method
 

  1. Press the graham crumbs and butter into a springform pan.
  2. Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and peanut butter until smooth.
  3. Fold in the whipped cream and spread over the crust.
  4. Drizzle with caramel and chocolate and scatter the pecans.
  5. Chill at least 4 hours until firm before slicing.

Notes

A few chopped peanuts on top add extra crunch.

16) Rich and Creamy Turtle Cheesecake

an extra-rich no-bake turtle cheesecake with thick caramel, chocolate drizzle, and pecans piled high on a cake stand, in a wide horizontal shot, a decadent slice pulled out, on an elegant dark table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

This is the version to use when you really want to impress.

an extra-rich no-bake turtle cheesecake with thick caramel, chocolate drizzle, and pecans piled high on a cake stand, in a wide horizontal shot, a decadent slice pulled out, on an elegant dark table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Rich and Creamy Turtle Cheesecake

An additional rich no-bake cheesecake that includes mascarpone, layers of thick caramel, chocolate, and pecans.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 8 oz mascarpone softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream whipped
  • 3/4 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup chocolate sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Method
 

  1. Press the graham crumbs and butter into a springform pan.
  2. Beat the cream cheese, mascarpone, and powdered sugar until silky smooth.
  3. Fold in the whipped cream and spread thickly over the crust.
  4. Drizzle generously with caramel and chocolate and pile on the pecans.
  5. Chill at least 4 hours until set before slicing.

Notes

Mascarpone makes the filling especially rich and luxurious.

17) Turtle Cheesecake with Oreo Crust

a no-bake turtle cheesecake on a dark chocolate cookie crust topped with caramel, chocolate drizzle, pecans, and cookie crumbs on a cake stand, in a wide horizontal shot, a slice removed, on a marble counter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Making chocolate crusts using crushed sandwich cookies takes this over the top!

a no-bake turtle cheesecake on a dark chocolate cookie crust topped with caramel, chocolate drizzle, pecans, and cookie crumbs on a cake stand, in a wide horizontal shot, a slice removed, on a marble counter, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Turtle Cheesecake with Oreo Crust

A no-bake cheesecake on a chocolate cookie crust topped with caramel, chocolate, and pecans.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 24 chocolate sandwich cookies crushed
  • 5 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream whipped
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup chocolate sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Method
 

  1. Mix the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies with melted butter and press into a springform pan.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
  3. Fold in the whipped cream and spread over the crust.
  4. Drizzle with caramel and chocolate and top with pecans and a few cookie crumbs.
  5. Chill at least 4 hours until firm before slicing.

Notes

Crush the cookies fine so the crust holds together when sliced.
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