Description
Looking for a quick dessert that’s rich, creamy, and impossibly delicious? These No Bake Turtle Mini Cheesecakes are everything you love about the classic turtle flavor—chocolate, caramel, pecans, and silky cheesecake—all in a convenient, no-bake, bite-sized form. Ideal for quick breakfast treats, elegant dessert ideas, or make-ahead snacks, this easy recipe is a dream for anyone needing a stress-free sweet fix. Great for parties, holidays, or cozy nights in!
Ingredients
16 chocolate sandwich cookies
4 tablespoons butter, melted
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream (for filling)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
1/3 cup caramel sauce
1/2 cup chopped pecans, plus extra whole pecans for garnish
Instructions
1. Crush the chocolate sandwich cookies into fine crumbs and combine with melted butter. Press into mini cheesecake molds or cupcake liners to form the crust. Chill to firm up.
2. Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream to stiff peaks. Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
3. Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the chilled crusts. Smooth the tops and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
4. For the ganache, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream until hot (but not boiling), then pour over chocolate chips. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
5. Spoon or drizzle the ganache over each cheesecake.
6. Drizzle caramel sauce on top of the ganache.
7. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and top with a whole pecan for garnish. Serve chilled.
Notes
Make sure cream cheese is softened before beating to avoid lumps.
Let ganache cool slightly before drizzling to control thickness and drip.
Add toppings right before serving for best texture and presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: no bake cheesecake, turtle dessert, mini cheesecake, caramel chocolate pecan