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    Turtle Cheesecake with OREO Crust

    Published: November 20, 2015 · Last Updated: April 30, 2022 by Heather · This post may contain affiliate links · 32 Comments

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    This turtle cheesecake with OREO crust is a decadent mix of rich cream cheese, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate. It's the perfect cheesecake for all the chocolate lovers in your life! The OREO crust makes this cheesecake a showstopper!

    turtle cheese cake on a platter

    It has the seal of approval from Matt as I made it for his annual birthday cheesecake this year! Each year I make him a cheesecake and this turtle cheesecake with OREO crust is one of my absolute favorites... I've made it so many times!

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    Why you'll love this recipe

    This delectable cheesecake boasts an OREO cookie crust topped with a nutty layer of caramel and a classic cheesecake filling. Drizzles of melted chocolate and caramel-pecan sauce finish it off in style. This cheesecake takes a little more work than your basic recipe, but it's definitely worth the effort.

    closeup of oreo cheesecake

    Heather's helpful hints

    • Be sure to use a cookie sheet under your springform pan when baking in the oven. The caramel may ooze out during baking and this way it won't get your oven dirty.
    • You can make this cheesecake the night before and refrigerate it overnight. I like to do this to make sure it's completely cooled.
    • Any chocolate wafer cookie can be substituted for OREO cookies in this recipe.
    overhead shot of turtle cheesecake

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    Recipe

    Turtle Cheesecake with OREO Crust

    This turtle cheesecake with OREO crust is a decadent mix of rich cream cheese, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate. It's the perfect cheesecake for all the chocolate lovers in your life! The OREO crust makes this cheesecake a showstopper!
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    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
    Yield: 12 slices

    Equipment

    • 9-inch springform pan

    Ingredients

    • 24 OREO cookies finely crushed
    • 6 tablespoons butter melted
    • 1 package caramels 14 ounce
    • ½ cup whole milk
    • ½ cup chopped pecans
    • 3 packages cream cheese 8 ounce packages, softened
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • 3 eggs
    • 2 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate

    Instructions

    • Place racks in the center of the oven and preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
    • Mix cookie crumbs and butter; press onto bottom and 2 inches up side of 9-inch springform pan.
    • Microwave caramels and milk in a microwaveable bowl on high for 3 minutes or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after each minute. Stir in nuts; pour half into crust. Refrigerate 10 minutes. Refrigerate remaining caramel mixture for later use.
    • Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over caramel layer in crust.
    • Bake 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate 4 hours.
    • Microwave reserved caramel mixture 1 minute; stir. Pour over cheesecake. Melt chocolate; drizzle over cheesecake.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 1015IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 4mg
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    Please leave us a rating and feedback in the comments section at the bottom of this post. I always love to hear your thoughts and ideas on what went well — and didn't — with a recipe!

    Happy Baking!
    Heather

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    1. Stacy

      November 17, 2020 at 6:45 pm

      Hello, would I have to modify anything if I only have a 10 inch pan? Thank you!

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      • Heather @ Sweet Precision

        November 18, 2020 at 8:11 am

        Hi Stacy! I haven't tried this recipe with a 10-inch pan but I think you'd probably be fine. I think the main thing you'd want to keep an eye on would be the baking time. It'll probably be a little less time in the oven. Take it out when the middle still jiggles just a little bit. The cake won't be quite as thick but the taste should be the same! I hope it turns out for you :-)

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        • Stacy

          November 19, 2020 at 12:14 am

          Thank you! I’ll let you know. -Stacy

          Reply
    2. cookiesnchem

      December 18, 2015 at 1:27 pm

      I am SO glad I discovered your blog! We have the same taste in food - okay, basically a sweet tooth - and I think your recipes are simple but beautifully-crafted and presented in the loveliest way possible. Amazing work!

      Reply
      • Heather @ Sweet Precision

        December 18, 2015 at 2:55 pm

        Such kind words! I had to pop over to your blog to say "hello" and I love the nutritious take you have on all of your recipes. It's always a struggle for me to balance desserts and nutrition so it's inspiring to look at people that do it well. Looking forward to following more of your work!

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        • cookiesnchem

          December 18, 2015 at 3:31 pm

          Wow, that is really kind of you. Your sweet comment made me smile on a really grey, gloomy afternoon.
          It's just that I have a massive sweet tooth and NEED a dessert after every meal! If only I didn't inherit such a sugar-loving gene from my Dad :P Do you have a sweet tooth?

          Reply
          • Heather @ Sweet Precision

            December 18, 2015 at 4:47 pm

            My sweet tooth comes from my dad to!! He always likes to eat dessert after dinner and I totally got that from him :)

            Reply
    3. The Hungry Mum

      November 24, 2015 at 9:15 pm

      Cake of the day! This is epic - you must be very proud of this creation.

      Reply
      • Heather @ Sweet Precision

        November 25, 2015 at 12:32 pm

        So kind, thank you!! One bonus of the chocolate and caramel drizzles on top is that they hid a crack that I had in the cheesecake... it was a win win situation! ;)

        Reply
    4. Rebecca Alexandra

      November 24, 2015 at 3:03 pm

      Wooow! Yummi.

      Reply
      • Heather @ Sweet Precision

        November 24, 2015 at 5:55 pm

        Thank you!! :)

        Reply
    5. Sherri

      November 24, 2015 at 9:14 am

      Mmmmm.. Happy Birthday to Matt! Heather, we're on the same wavelength; every year I make my middle son Nicky a Chocolate Dirt Cake. The 'dirt' is crushed oreos on top of cocoa fudge frosting, with gummy worms 'crawling' along the top. I've made it for him since he was eight years old and he's going to be 27 on Sunday. Still a big kid huh? Thanks for this wonderful recipe, and I wish you and Matt a very Happy Thanksgiving :-)

      Reply
      • Heather @ Sweet Precision

        November 24, 2015 at 4:01 pm

        If you can believe it, I LOVE chocolate dirt cake! I think the first time I had it I was in elementary school at a birthday party. Nicky is a lucky 'big kid' to get this for his birthday. My mom always makes a strawberry cake when we're together for my birthday. Aren't family traditions fun?!

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        • Sherri

          November 25, 2015 at 5:28 pm

          Haha..that's such a great coincidence Heather, love it! Strawberry cake is delicious...my daughter's favourite too! So much fun...Happy Thanksgiving for tomorrow!

          Reply
    6. Lynz Real Cooking

      November 23, 2015 at 10:52 am

      this looks so good! I love pecans and caramel. Gorgeous photo as well!

      Reply
      • Heather @ Sweet Precision

        November 23, 2015 at 11:42 am

        Thank you Lynn! Who can argue with that combo?! Pecans are definitely one of my favorite nuts to slip into holiday desserts :)

        Reply
        • Lynz Real Cooking

          November 23, 2015 at 12:00 pm

          Oh no way not me! I love this and pinned it to try

          Reply
    7. Jasline @ Foodie Baker

      November 23, 2015 at 4:27 am

      Absolutely loving the drizzle of chocolate and caramel on top of the cheesecake, looks super duper delicious!

      Reply
      • Heather @ Sweet Precision

        November 23, 2015 at 9:53 am

        Yes! Thank you :) Who can argue with chocolate and caramel drizzled over anything?!?! ;)

        Reply
    8. chef mimi

      November 21, 2015 at 11:25 am

      I'm not much for desserts, but boy, does this look good!!!

      Reply
      • Heather @ Sweet Precision

        November 23, 2015 at 9:52 am

        Thank you! I'm quite relieved that we finally froze what was left because it was tempting me to take a piece every time I opened the refrigerator ;)

        Reply
        • chef mimi

          November 23, 2015 at 4:51 pm

          I completely understand!!!

          Reply
    9. Jan Clayton

      November 21, 2015 at 10:19 am

      Thank you for a new cheesecake recipe Heather! I used to make turtle cheese cake years ago. Don't think I know where the recipe is. It was a chocolate swirl cheesecake with the same toppings. I've been making the sweet potato cheesecake ever since you posted it. Thinking of making it for Thanksgiving. Thanks to Matt I can get new recipes. And I love Oreos too! Great cousins think alike! LOL!

      Reply
      • Heather @ Sweet Precision

        November 23, 2015 at 9:51 am

        Hi Jan! It's so good to hear from you :) I'm so glad to hear that you've been using that sweet potato cheesecake recipe, it's one of my favorites! I looove the idea of a chocolate swirl cheesecake...drool. I am a complete chocoholic! Hope that all is well with you and the family and happy (early) Thanksgiving!!

        Reply
    10. MOM

      November 20, 2015 at 12:13 pm

      Oh my goodness. Yummm... Another use for caramel too. Did it taste as wonderful as it looks?

      Reply
      • Heather @ Sweet Precision

        November 20, 2015 at 1:20 pm

        Well I only had a tiny bite because of all the dairy but it was VERY delicious! Now we have extra caramel left over :)

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        • MOM

          November 20, 2015 at 8:43 pm

          Hmmmm. Could we figure out a use for it some weekend soon? I offer my assistance if you need.

          Reply
          • Barabara ann Krueger

            December 08, 2021 at 12:13 pm

            Put the leftover caramel sauce on ice creamor apple pie.So good

            Reply
            • Heather

              December 10, 2021 at 7:37 am

              Yum! Delicious idea, Barabara!

              Reply
        • Heather @ Sweet Precision

          November 20, 2015 at 11:01 pm

          Well... I don't think it will last that long :)

          Reply
    11. Kristelle Hicks

      November 20, 2015 at 7:52 am

      Looks AMAZING!!! Happy Birthday, Matt!! :)

      Sent from my iPhone

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      Reply
      • Heather @ Sweet Precision

        November 20, 2015 at 10:02 am

        Awww... thank you!!

        Reply

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