Turtle Cheesecake Recipe Oreo Crust

This Turtle Cheesecake recipe features a crispy Oreo crust with loads of caramel, chocolate, and pecans to create a cheesecake that is sweet, nutty, and perfect for any occasion!

If you already love nuts, you’re probably familiar with the classic turtle candies (which are not, as my 4-year-old thought, actually made from turtles!) Turtles include pecans, caramel, and chocolate, and they are

I always associate them with summer trips to the shore and old-fashioned candy shops, but I know most people think of them as a fall holiday treat, perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas. So with that in mind, and knowing how popular pecan pie is this time of year, a pecan caramel cheesecake seemed like the perfect option for November’s Cheesecake of the Month!

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Don’t get me wrong – I love pecan pie. (Especially this chocolate bourbon pecan pie.) Buuuut.. sometimes, a new twist is just what we need, and shaking up your Thanksgiving pie with this turtle cheesecake might be just what you need.

And the best part? You can make this cheesecake in advance – whether it’s a day or two early stored in the refrigerator or

Early and frozen until you’re ready to serve it. Let’s be honest: is there really a reason we shouldn’t all have a turtle cheesecake waiting in our freezer just in case we need it? (No, no there is not.)

You're Going To Love This Turtle Cheesecake!

Because turtle candies are always coated in chocolate, we’ll start this off with an Oreo crust. Not a huge chocolate fan? No worries! Swap them out for a regular graham cracker crust or you could even use shortbread cookies or gingersnaps.

Luckily, making the crust is super easy. You’ll want to smash the cookies into crumbs either by hand or using a food processor to blitz them. Then add some melted butter and mix. Don’t forget to bake the crust on its own to make sure it’s nice and crispy – the perfect texture contrast to the smooth cheesecake!

This caramel pecan layer is truly the star of the show in this caramel pecan cheesecake. Because I love making things in my kitchen, I used my Easy Salted Caramel Sauce recipe. If you have never made caramel sauce at home, don’t panic! It is so easy to make your own caramel sauce and I have ALL the step-by-step instructions and pictures to make sure it turns out perfectly.

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Plus, you will have some extra caramel on hand to give a go at one of my other caramel recipes like Caramel Pecan Turtle Brownies or Caramel Apple Cake! That being said, if you don’t want to take the time to make homemade caramel, you can buy a caramel sauce at the store for this step.

Combined with chopped pecans and chocolate chips, this later is turtle heaven. It is perfectly crunchy, nutty, and silky and combines well with the cheesecake layer that we will top it with. (Real talk: I will confess to eating so much of the chocolate + caramel + pecan layer with a spoon that I had to make more for the cheesecake.)

Oh, and the best part? This caramel pecan chocolate layer is going to be used not once, but TWICE in this cheesecake! We’ll use it on top of the crust and under the cheesecake, and then repeat the combination on top of the baked cheesecake, too!

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To top it all off, we have the decadent, dreamy cheesecake filling layer. This is a classic cheesecake layer and can be topped with more caramel and chopped peanuts or pecans and more chocolate chips! For an even fancier turtle cheesecake, top it with a chocolate drizzle!

When making your cheesecake filling, make sure you use room-temperature ingredients. In general, room-temperature ingredients are best for baking as the ingredients mix together more easily. But in the case of cheesecake and most custards, room-temperature ingredients are crucial! Why is it so important? It’s time for my favorite subject…

Kitchen Chemistry Room temperature ingredients ensure proper emulsion, or mixing together. If the ingredients are not fully emulsified, the eggs may separate out and become lumpy. Whenever you are mixing raw eggs into a batter, room temperature eggs will emulsify more easily and ensure proper distribution of the eggs prior to baking.

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A turtle refers to a chocolate candy that is made up of caramel, pecans, and chocolate. These little turtle candies looked like turtles, so that is where the combination of caramel, pecans, and chocolate got the nickname “turtle”.

Avoid over-mixing your batter as that will add pockets of air into the mixture that expand and contract while baking. Additionally, cook the turtle cheesecake at a temperature of 325° F – low and slow is the way to go. When the cheesecake is almost done, turn the oven off and crack it open and leave the cheesecake in still-hot oven for 30 minutes, followed by letting the cheesecake cool on the counter before refrigerating. This allows the cheesecake to slowly adjust to temperature changes, thus reducing the risk of cracks.This Turtle Cheesecake with caramel, chocolate, pecans, and an Oreo crust is a dessert that gets talked about long after the plates are cleaned. Sweet, decadent, and almost magically delicious, this cheesecake steals the show.

I make this cheesecake only once or twice a year and it is always by request. Just the smallest sliver really is a serving.

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Decadent, rich, and worthy of any special occasion, this is a masterpiece of a cheesecake. It steals the spotlight at any dessert table and has been known to cause more than one person to sigh with joy.

The cheesecake starts with an Oreo cookie crust that is covered in caramel sauce, then a layer of creamy cheesecake. Once cooled, it is sprinkled with toasted pecans and drizzled with both caramel and chocolate.

The crisscrossed swirls of caramel and chocolate drizzle make this cake look especially stunning. And it tastes even better than it looks!

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Served for dessert with a strong cup of coffee, this is pure chocolate caramel cheesecake bliss. This is the dessert to bring when you want to wow a crowd!

While this cheesecake looks gorgeous and tastes even better, it’s not a fussy recipe at all. I’m happy to tell you that this dessert is much MUCH easier to make than you might expect.

Can’t get enough of that chocolate and caramel “turtle” flavor? Flourless Chocolate Turtle Cookies happen to be naturally gluten free yet still decadently tasty.

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I make at least a couple batches of Shortbread Turtle Cookies and Chewy Caramel Turtle Bark to include in my holiday cookie trays every year. Pecans, chocolate, and caramel go so well together!

It’s an easy swap to make this a gluten-free cheesecake. Simply substitute your favorite gluten-free cookie for the Oreo cookies in the crust.

Gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies are easy to find at most grocery stores these days and work just as well as traditional sandwich cookies.

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I’ve made this recipe for turtle cheesecake with both gluten-free cookies in the crust and regular Oreos. My family couldn’t tell the difference between the two; they’re both delicious!

The buttery caramel combines with the rich chocolate crust and silky cheesecake center to make this one of the best cheesecakes I’ve ever had.

I’ve said it once already and I’ll continue saying it. This cheesecake is so much more than the sum of its parts. It tastes like a much fancier dessert than it actually is!

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Every time I bring a Turtle Cheesecake somewhere it gets a ton of compliments and requests for the recipe. Everyone’s always amazed when I tell them how simple the recipe is to make.

This is the same basic nine-ingredient recipe that I made for the first time straight off the back of the Philadelphia cream cheese package over 20 years ago.

Kitchen Tip: I use a reliable springform pan when making this recipe. Both 9-inch and 10-inch pans work well for this cheesecake recipe.

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You can also use a smaller-sized cheesecake pan but will need to adjust the baking time accordingly. When I make this cheesecake in an 8-inch pan it requires an additional 10 – 15 minutes of baking time.

Check out all of the Gluten Free Dessert Recipes on this website and for another decadent cheesecake to try, this Coffee Cookiesand Cream Cheesecake is creamy chocolate perfection!

For a cheesecake outside of the chocolate family, this Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie never fails to impress. It’s a fabulous addition to any Thanksgiving menu but we’ve been known to enjoy it all year long.

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In the summer time when I’m craving light, tart citrusy desserts, a No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake from 365 Days of Baking fits the bill nicely.

Turtle Cheesecake with Caramel, Chocolate, Pecans, and an Oreo crust is a dessert that gets talked about long after the plates are cleaned.

I typically use a 9″ springform pan and I have used a 10″ pan for this cake as well in the past. It simply makes for a shorter height cheesecake. An 8″ pan will work too, simply adjust the cooking time accordingly. The smaller pan may take as much as 10-15 minutes longer to cook.

Luscious Turtle Cheesecake

Calories: 373 kcal · Carbohydrates: 33 g · Protein: 5 g ·