Description

Layered with chocolate cookie crust, cheesecake, pudding, caramel, pecans, and whipped topping—these no-bake turtle lush bars are the perfect decadent dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

Layer Ingredients
Crust 36 chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed (about 3 cups crumbs) • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Layer 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar • 1 tsp vanilla extract • 1 cup thawed frozen whipped topping (from 1 × 8 oz tub)
Pudding Layer 2 packages (3.4 oz / 96 g each) instant chocolate pudding mix • 3 cups (720 ml) cold milk
Topping Remaining whipped topping (about 2 cups) • ½ cup caramel sauce, warmed for drizzling • ½ cup chopped toasted pecans • ¼ cup chocolate syrup or melted semisweet chocolate for drizzling

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Instructions

Crust – Stir cookie crumbs and melted butter until evenly moistened. Press firmly into a 9 × 13-inch pan. Refrigerate while preparing fillings.

Cheesecake Layer – Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in 1 cup whipped topping. Spread evenly over chilled crust.

Pudding Layer – Whisk pudding mix with cold milk for 2 min until thick. Gently spread over cheesecake layer.

Whipped Topping – Spoon remaining whipped topping over pudding; smooth edge to edge.

Finish – Drizzle caramel sauce in ribbons, sprinkle pecans, then zig-zag chocolate syrup on top.

Chill & Serve – Cover and refrigerate ≥ 4 h (or overnight) until set. Slice with a hot, wiped knife for neat squares.

Notes

Flavor twists: Swap chocolate cookies for grahams, add peanut-butter chips with the pecans, or whisk ½ tsp espresso powder into the pudding for mocha depth.

Homemade whipped cream: Whip 2 cups heavy cream + 3 Tbsp powdered sugar to stiff peaks; use in place of whipped topping.

Nut-free: Omit pecans; use crushed pretzels or mini chocolate chips for crunch.

Freezer-friendly: Freeze bars individually on a sheet, then wrap; thaw overnight in fridge before serving.

Prep Time: 20 min
Category: Dessert / No-Bake Bars
Method: Layered Assembly (no bake)
Cuisine: American