Turtle Cheesecake: The Indulgent Dessert Everyone Will Love
Turtle Cheesecake is a decadent dessert that combines rich chocolate, creamy cheesecake, and crunchy nuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix crushed graham crackers and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Fold in chocolate chips and pour the mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with pecans before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- Let the cheesecake sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving for easier slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg