Description
A creamy cheesecake topped with rich caramel and chocolate, resembling a turtle candy.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the filling over the crust.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until set.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, drizzle with caramel sauce and melted chocolate, and sprinkle with pecans.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for best flavor.
- Adjust caramel and chocolate toppings to your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: turtle cheesecake, dessert, cheesecake, caramel, chocolate