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No bake turtle cheesecake with chocolate swirl top

No Bake Turtle Cheesecake

A creamy, rich no bake turtle cheesecake loaded with caramel, chocolate, and pecans – the perfect easy dessert without the oven.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $12–$15

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan For forming and chilling cheesecake
  • Electric mixer or stand mixer To mix cream cheese and whipped cream
  • Food processor or rolling pin To crush graham crackers
  • Mixing bowls For preparing crust and filling
  • Rubber spatula For folding and scraping
  • Measuring cups/spoons Accurate ingredient measurement
  • Small saucepan For melting chocolate

Ingredients

  • 2 packs Cream cheese Softened to room temp
  • 1.5 cups Heavy whipping cream Whipped to stiff peaks
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs From ~12 graham crackers
  • 6 tablespoon Unsalted butter Melted
  • 2 tablespoon Brown sugar For crust
  • 0.5 cup Caramel sauce Plus more for drizzle
  • 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips Melted or for garnish
  • 0.5 cup Chopped pecans Toasted if preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Unflavored gelatin Bloomed in water
  • Salt Optional for balance

Instructions

  • Crush graham crackers and mix with melted butter and brown sugar.
  • Firmly press crust into bottom of springform pan and refrigerate.
  • Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • Bloom and dissolve unflavored gelatin; fold into cream cheese mixture.
  • Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and gently fold into the filling.
  • Spread half the filling over crust, drizzle caramel, and sprinkle pecans.
  • Add remaining filling, smooth the top, and refrigerate for 6+ hours.
  • Slice and serve chilled with extra caramel, pecans, and chocolate if desired.

Notes

This cheesecake is best made ahead for events. You can switch up toppings to your liking – try white chocolate or toffee bits!

Nutrition

Serving: 120g | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1.2mg