Ingredients:
- 24 Oreo cookies, crushed (220g)
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted (70g)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (225g)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (120g)
- 2 cups whipped topping, thawed (240g)
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix (96g)
- 1.5 cups cold whole milk (350ml)
- 0.5 cup salted caramel sauce (120ml)
- 1 cup pecans, chopped (115g)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (175g)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (30ml)
Instructions:
- Combine crushed Oreos and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a parchment-lined 9x9 inch pan using the bottom of a glass.
- Place the crust in the freezer for 10 minutes to set the structure.
- Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping and spread evenly over the chilled crust.
- Whisk chocolate pudding mix and milk for 2 minutes, then fold in the remaining 1 cup of whipped topping. Pour over the cheesecake layer and smooth with a spatula.
- Drizzle salted caramel sauce in a zig-zag pattern across the pudding layer.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the caramel and press slightly into the surface.
- Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream in 30-second bursts in the microwave, then spread the melted chocolate over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing into 16 bars.