Turtle Cheesecake: Indulgent Recipe for Home Bakers
Indulge in this rich and decadent Turtle Cheesecake, perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in chocolate chips and pecans. Pour over the crust.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until set. Let cool, then drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to let the cheesecake cool completely for the best texture.
- Serve with whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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