Dulce de Leche Cheesecake
This simple, no-bake Dulce de Leche Cheesecake recipe requires just 7 ingredients to create a dessert that's bursting with creamy texture and rich caramel flavors.This no-bake cheesecake is the perfect easy treat for any occasion that will have you savoring every last bite.
Servings 10
Calories 569kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Crust
- 22 ounces pecan shortbread cookies 2 packages
- ⅓ cup melted butter
Cheesecake filling
- 24 ounces softened cream cheese (3 x 8oz bricks)
- 13.4 ounces dulce de leche canned
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups whipped topping such as Cool Whip
Topping
- 13.4 ounces dulce de leche canned
- 1 cup whipped topping such as Cool Whip
Instructions
Make the crust
- Pulse 22 ounces pecan shortbread cookies in a food processor until finely crumbled.
- Add ⅓ cup melted butter and pulse to combine until the mixture resembles wet sand, it may have lumps from the pecans.
- Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate the crust while you make the filling.
Make the filling
- Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat 24 ounces softened cream cheese until completely smooth and fluffy.
- Add in 13.4 ounces dulce de leche and continue beating until combined and smooth.
- Slowly mix in ½ cup sour cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, continuing to beat until completely combined.
- Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed to incorporate all the ingredients.
- Gently fold in 2 cups whipped topping by hand, mixing just until light and incorporated. Do not beat.
Add the filling to the crust
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly into the prepared crust.
- Place the dulce de leche from the second can into a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds.
- Stir well and then drizzle the dulce de leche over the top of the filling. Use a spatula to gently spread it into an even layer.
Chill
- Cover the springform pan tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the cheesecake overnight
Serve
- When you ready to serve, remove the plastic wrap and the outside of the springform pan.
- Pipe on 1 cup whipped topping, cut into slices and serve drizzled with 13.4 ounces dulce de leche if you like!
Nutrition
Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 264mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 729IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 2mg
