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Turtle Cheesecake

Indulge in the rich and creamy Turtle Cheesecake, a delicious combination of cheesecake, caramel, and chocolate, topped with crunchy pecans.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 32 oz cream cheese, softened (4 packages of 8 oz each)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs Make sure they are at room temperature.
For the toppings
  • 1 cup caramel sauce Reserve some for drizzling before serving.
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Reserve some for topping.
  • 1 cup chopped pecans Can replace with walnuts if desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Mixing the filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Layering and baking
  1. Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over the crust. Drizzle with half of the caramel sauce, chocolate chips, and pecans.
  2. Pour the remaining cream cheese mixture on top.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes or until the center is set.
  4. Remove from the oven and let it cool before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
Serving
  1. Before serving, top with remaining caramel sauce, chocolate chips, and pecans.

Notes

This cheesecake can be made a day in advance for better flavor. Store covered in the refrigerator for 5-7 days.