No Bake Turtle Cheesecakes
These heavenly No Bake Turtle Cheesecakes deliver all the decadence of a rich dessert with zero oven time. Layers of creamy cheesecake, buttery caramel, luscious ganache, and toasted pecans come together in a delightful mini treat that's perfect for parties or self-pampering.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Mini Springform Pans or Cups
Ingredients
Crust
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
Toppings
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips melted with warm cream
- 1/2 cup pecans toasted and chopped
Instructions
- Line 12 mini cups or springform pans on a tray that fits in your fridge.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into each cup.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mix well.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture.
- Pipe or spoon filling into crusts, filling 3/4 full. Smooth tops with a spoon dipped in water.
- Top with caramel, melted chocolate, and chopped pecans. Chill for at least 2 hours or until set.
Notes
For best results, chill overnight. Add toppings within 8 hours of serving to keep texture perfect. Store in fridge for up to 5 days. Add sea salt to caramel for extra flavor depth!