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Turtle Cheesecake

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This vegan turtle cheesecake features layers of Oreo crust, gooey caramel, rich chocolate, and creamy dairy-free cheesecake filling, topped with more caramel, chocolate, and crunchy pecans. It’s a decadent dessert perfect for special occasions.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (plus chilling)
  • Yield: 8 slices

Ingredients

  • Crust:
  • 2 cups Oreo crumbs (about 24 cookies)
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 3 tablespoons melted vegan butter
  • Caramel Layer:
  • 1/2 cup vegan caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Filling:
  • 24 ounces vegan cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons non-dairy milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate, chopped
  • Topping:
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon non-dairy milk
  • 1/4 cup vegan caramel sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Blend Oreo crumbs and chopped pecans in a food processor. Add melted vegan butter and pulse until combined.
  3. Press mixture into the bottom of the pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  5. In a small bowl, mix vegan caramel sauce, chopped pecans, and flour. Spread over chilled crust.
  6. Beat vegan cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add flour, non-dairy milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated.
  7. Melt the dark chocolate. In a separate bowl, mix 1/3 of the cheesecake filling with melted chocolate.
  8. Spread chocolate layer over caramel layer in the pan. Gently spread remaining vanilla cheesecake mixture on top.
  9. Bake for 40–45 minutes. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until fully set.
  10. For topping, melt remaining chocolate with non-dairy milk. Drizzle caramel sauce and melted chocolate over chilled cheesecake. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top.

Notes

  • Use full-fat vegan cream cheese suitable for baking for best results.
  • Add espresso powder to the chocolate layer for deeper flavor.
  • Omit pecans for a nut-free version and use pretzels or crushed cookies instead.
  • Chilling overnight improves texture and flavor.
  • No reheating needed—serve chilled.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 510
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://cooksplash.com/turtle-cheesecake/