Description
This Turtle Cheesecake Dip is creamy, decadent, and loaded with caramel, chocolate, and crunchy pecans. It’s a no-bake dessert dip that tastes just like turtle cheesecake but in a fun, shareable form — perfect for parties, game nights, or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping or 2 cups freshly whipped cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (plus extra for garnish)
- ½ cup chopped pecans, toasted (plus extra for garnish)
- ½ cup caramel sauce (jarred or homemade)
- ½ cup melted chocolate (semi-sweet or dark, for drizzling)
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 tablespoon cheesecake pudding mix (for extra flavor)
- 2 tablespoons marshmallow crème (for added sweetness)
- A pinch of salt (to balance flavors)
Instructions
- Whip the Base
- Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Lighten It Up
- Fold in whipped topping or freshly whipped cream gently.
- Mix-Ins
- Stir in mini chocolate chips and chopped pecans, reserving some for garnish.
- Transfer to Serving Dish
- Spread evenly into a pie plate or shallow bowl.
- Add Toppings
- Warm caramel sauce until pourable and drizzle over the base.
- Melt chocolate in 30-second microwave bursts, stirring in between, and drizzle in crosshatch fashion.
- Sprinkle with pecans and mini chips.
- Serve or Chill
- Chill briefly for a firmer texture or serve immediately for a creamier dip.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT30M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 280kcal
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg