No-Bake Turtle Mini Cheesecakes
No-Bake Turtle Mini Cheesecakes are a rich and indulgent dessert combining the classic flavors of creamy cheesecake, gooey caramel, chocolate, and crunchy pecans in easy-to-make, bite-sized portions. With no baking required, these mini cheesecakes are perfect for any occasion and offer a perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and creamy textures.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours (including chilling time)
- Yield: 24 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (with gluten-free graham crackers)
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons melted butter
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped topping
Toppings
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce, warmed
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips or melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until the mixture holds together like wet sand. Press firmly into mini muffin tins or silicone molds to form the base. Chill in the refrigerator to set.
- Make the cheesecake filling: Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in whipped topping, keeping the texture light and fluffy.
- Assemble the cheesecakes: Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crusts, leaving space for toppings.
- Add caramel and pecans: Drizzle warm caramel sauce over each cheesecake and sprinkle with toasted pecans for that signature turtle flavor.
- Finish with chocolate: Drizzle melted chocolate or sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top. Chill the mini cheesecakes in the refrigerator until fully set before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling.
- Don’t skip chilling; it helps firm the crust and meld flavors.
- Toast pecans lightly to enhance their flavor and crunch.
- Use a piping bag for a neat and attractive filling presentation.
- Let caramel cool slightly before drizzling to prevent melting the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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