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No-Bake Caramel Turtle Cheesecake

Nov 17, 2014 · 112 Comments

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This creamy no-bake caramel cheesecake is nestled on top of a baked brownie and smothered in lots of chocolate, caramel sauce and chopped pecans.

No-Bake Caramel Turtle Cheesecake - Sprinkle Some Sugar

Before I get started on this glorious cheesecake, story time. So, this weekend we had Mike's sister & fiance's housewarming party. We were all ready to go and as I go to put on John's shirt he flung his arms up in the air and poked me RIGHT in the eyeball. I thought I was fine even though I was in so much pain. I was like, eh, I'll just go and hopefully it will be better in an hour or so. Three hours went by and I was in even more pain than before and could barely open my eye! Everyone urged me to go to the ER so off Mike and I went. Turns out I have a scratched cornea! So freakin painful! Luckily, by the next day (Sunday) it was soooo much better, just pretty sore and blurry but I could open it. Thank the Lord! And now today it's pretty much better, just still pretty blurry. Such a nightmare, my little guy is lucky he's so cute!

No-Bake Caramel Turtle Cheesecake - Sprinkle Some Sugar

Anyways, let's talk cheesecake. Creamy, delicious, incredibly decadent, rich caramel cheesecake with a brownie bottom. And it's NO-BAKE! Seriously, you guys.. How have I never made a no-bake cheesecake before? I always thought it would just come out not even tasting like cheesecake or with an odd texture or something but I was completely wrong! This has changed my cheesecake making for LIFE. I'll never spend a million hours making a regular cheesecake again because there is just no need to. This cheesecake comes out extremely creamy and has so much amazing flavor thanks to the homemade caramel sauce baked inside. This is my new favorite cheesecake especially because it is ridiculously easy!

The texture of a no-bake cheesecake is slightly softer I guess you can say than a traditional cheesecake. It's just not as firm. I guarantee your guests would NEVER know that this cheesecake is no-bake! It's so delicious, it's impossible to tell the difference!

No-Bake Caramel Turtle Cheesecake - Sprinkle Some Sugar

For the brownie I just used a box mix. You can use whatever you'd like, homemade, box, whatever. Once the brownie is baked up and cooled completely, just beat all of the cheesecake ingredients together, spread them on top of the brownie in an even layer and you're DONE!! Garnish with whatever you'd like once the cheesecake is set. If you're making this "turtle" version, you'll need chopped pecans, caramel and hot fudge topping. I love making caramel from scratch, I'll have the recipe posted below.

No-Bake Caramel Turtle Cheesecake - Sprinkle Some Sugar

If you are skeptical about no-bake cheesecakes, I URGE you to give this no-bake caramel cheesecake a try! You will look at cheesecake making in a completely different light. Also, if you are scared of making a traditional cheesecake, this is the perfect way for you to start!

(Let's count how many times I said "cheesecake" in this post...)

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No-Bake Brownie Bottom Turtle Cheesecake

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Servings 1 9" cheesecake

Ingredients
  

*Brownie Layer*

  • 1 box brownie mix + ingredients on the box I love Ghiardelli Triple Fudge! or homemade

*Caramel Sauce*

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 3 tbs unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • pinch salt

*Caramel Cheesecake*

  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup caramel sauce
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • pinch nutmeg
  • 4 oz cool whip

*Toppings:*

  • chopped pecans
  • caramel sauce
  • hot fudge sauce

Instructions
 

  • Grease a 9" springform pan. Combine all brownie ingredients until smooth, pour into prepared pan and bake according to manufacturer's instructions on box or recipe you are using.
  • While brownie is baking, prepare caramel sauce. In a small pot, heat sugar with water on medium-high heat whisking and swirling the pot until sugar is all dissolved. Once dissolved, keep swirling the pan often keeping an eye on the color until it turns a slightly dark amber color (the darker the color, the bolder the caramel flavor. Do not whisk! Only swirl the pot using the handle. You do not want to disturb the caramelization process too much or it will seize up and you will need to start over. Once it's the color you desire, slowly and carefully pour in the cream. The mixture will bubble up violently for a few seconds and once it settles down, whisk until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in butter, vanilla and salt. Set caramel to the side to allow it to cool completely and thicken up slightly. Once brownie is done, remove outer ring of pan and allow brownie to cool completely also.
  • In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and both sugars until smooth. Stir in the ¾ cup of caramel sauce and spices until combined. Fold in cool whip and mix until everything is incorporated and distributed completely. Place the outer ring to the springform pan back on. Top the baked brownie with the cheesecake mixture and spread into an even layer. Chill in refrigerator for 3-4 hours.
  • Before serving, garnish cheesecake with (leftover) caramel sauce, hot fudge sauce and chopped pecans.
  • This No-Bake Caramel Turtle Cheesecake will stay creamy and fresh for up to 6 days stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

No-bake cheesecake recipe slightly adapted from Life, Love & Sugar.

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  1. chantal castonguay says

    March 24, 2018 at 11:13 am

    bonjour, je voulais faire ce gâteau, il a l'air succulent. Par contre, je ne sais pas ce qui est fouet frais de 4 oz. Désolé.

    Reply
  2. Chelsie says

    August 08, 2018 at 11:26 pm

    Just wondering. I've made the cheesecake in a springform pan. After chilling it for 3-4 hours can I take the springform back off to top the cheesecake with caramel and fudge sauce? Will it be set up enough?

    Reply
  3. Shivonne says

    November 15, 2018 at 1:37 pm

    Hi Jessica,
    Making this for a friends brithday and got hit with a cold the day before. So wanting to keep the recipe super simple. Question: Can I use the caramel syrup that is a topping for ice cream? Or will it not work?
    Thanks
    Shivonne

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    • Jessica says

      November 15, 2018 at 2:06 pm

      Yes! Just substitute the same amount. Feel better!

      Reply
  4. Chelsea says

    November 26, 2018 at 3:28 pm

    I made this for Thanksgiving this year. It turned out perfect! The cheesecake was the perfect texture, andbthe caramel sauce was amazing! Thank you for helping me impress my in-laws!

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      December 11, 2018 at 1:51 pm

      You're so very welcome! So glad I could help! Haha.

      - Jessica

      Reply
  5. Barbara says

    December 23, 2018 at 10:29 am

    I’ve made this twice and both times the brownie was very hard to cut through.
    I use the same brownie mix I always use
    So I need to take it out of oven before the normal time?

    Thanks

    Reply
  6. Barbara says

    December 23, 2018 at 7:12 pm

    I’ve baked this twice and both times the brownie was hard. What am I doing wrong?

    Reply
  7. Nicole Hale says

    December 31, 2018 at 12:37 pm

    I made this recipe and it turned out incredible! I followed everything to a T! It was a huge hit at Christmas dinner. As indicated in the post, the cheesecake is a bit softer because it is a no-bake recipe but in all honesty it was just very soft and creamy! It was perfect and will definately make it again! I wish I could post a picture here to show my end result!

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    • Jessica says

      January 19, 2019 at 2:13 pm

      Yes, it does make a softer cheesecake, but all around delish! Glad you enjoyed it! I'd love to see a picture!! You can post it on my facebook page or tag me on instagram. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Jessica says

    April 30, 2019 at 6:52 pm

    I would assemble them the day before! Sounds yummy!

    Reply
  9. Artina Lomas says

    November 24, 2019 at 2:38 pm

    I made this no bake turtle cheesecake for a family dinner and it was a smash! I'm making another today to take to work. Thank you so much for this tasty recipe!

    Reply
    • Jessica says

      December 27, 2019 at 4:41 pm

      You're so welcome!

      Reply
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