Turtle Cheesecake: The Indulgent Dessert You’ll Love to Make
Turtle Cheesecake is a rich and creamy dessert that combines the flavors of chocolate, caramel, and pecans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, drizzle with chocolate and caramel sauce and sprinkle with pecans.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature cream cheese.
- Make sure to chill the cheesecake completely for a firmer texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Turtle Cheesecake