Description
If you’re craving a decadent dessert without turning on the oven, these No Bake Turtle Mini Cheesecakes are the answer. Each bite is loaded with creamy cheesecake filling, layered on a buttery graham cracker crust, and crowned with gooey caramel, rich chocolate, and crunchy pecans. It’s the perfect blend of textures and flavors that’s elegant enough for a party but easy enough for a weeknight treat. This easy recipe is great for quick dessert ideas, holiday spreads, or when you need impressive food ideas that come together with minimal fuss. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast option with a sweet twist or searching for easy dinner desserts, this one ticks all the boxes.
Ingredients
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups whipped topping
1/2 cup caramel sauce
1/2 cup chocolate sauce or melted chocolate chips
1/3 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
1. Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter until well combined.
2. Press the mixture into the bottom of muffin liners or silicone molds to form the crust. Chill while preparing filling.
3. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and mix until fully incorporated.
4. Fold in whipped topping gently to create a light, fluffy filling.
5. Spoon the filling over the chilled crusts and smooth the tops.
6. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
7. Once set, remove cheesecakes from molds. Drizzle with caramel sauce, then chocolate.
8. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top. Add a pinch of sea salt if desired.
9. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
For the smoothest filling, always start with room-temperature cream cheese.
Chill the cheesecakes thoroughly — at least 4 hours — to ensure they hold their shape.
Add toppings just before serving to keep textures fresh and vibrant.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: no bake cheesecake, turtle cheesecake, easy dessert, party dessert, mini cheesecake