Turtle cheesecake: The indulgent dessert you’ll crave every time
Indulge in a rich and creamy turtle cheesecake that blends chocolate, caramel, and pecans for a truly delicious dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 graham cracker crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the sour cream, chocolate chips, and half of the caramel sauce.
- Pour the mixture into the graham cracker crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let the cheesecake cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, drizzle the remaining caramel sauce and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Notes
- Let the cheesecake sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- For an added touch, top with whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg