Description
A rich and creamy no-bake cheesecake that combines the delicious flavors of chocolate, caramel, and nuts, topped with a crunchy Oreo crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 Oreo cookies
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup caramel bits
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- Two 8 oz blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- One 8 oz tub whipped topping
- 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate bar (chopped) or high-quality chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- Whipped topping and additional caramel sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Crust: Pulse Oreo cookies in a food processor until they form fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of a pie plate. Set aside.
- Prepare the Caramel Sauce: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine caramel bits and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until smooth. Set aside.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a stand mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped topping with a spatula. Spread half of the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust. Drizzle 1/3 cup of caramel over the top, then spread the remaining cheesecake mixture evenly.
- Prepare the Chocolate Ganache: Heat heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl until very hot but not boiling. Add chopped chocolate and cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Let sit for 3 minutes. Whisk until smooth, then pour over the cheesecake.
- Garnish & Chill: Top with chopped pecans and refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 6 hours or overnight. For extra indulgence, garnish with whipped topping, more caramel sauce, and pecan halves before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling. For best flavor, chill overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesecake, no-bake, dessert, turtle cheesecake, chocolate, caramel, Oreo
