Turtle Cheesecake: The Best Indulgent Treat You’ll Ever Make
Indulge in the rich flavors of Turtle Cheesecake, a dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with chocolate, caramel, and nuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; stir in vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Fold in chocolate chips and pecans, then pour the mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, until set. Allow to cool completely.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the top before serving.
Notes
- Let the cheesecake chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving for the best flavor.
- Top with extra caramel and pecans if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg