Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Turtle Cheesecake, a dessert that perfectly balances chocolate, caramel, and pecans. This exquisite treat features a buttery graham cracker crust, a velvety cream cheese filling, and is finished with luscious caramel sauce and crunchy pecans. Ideal for celebrations or a sweet personal indulgence, this cheesecake is easy to make and guaranteed to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix in sour cream. Stir in melted chocolate chips until well combined.
- Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over the crust. Sprinkle half of the chopped pecans on top, then add the remaining filling mixture.
- Bake for about 60 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Cool in the oven with the door ajar for one hour.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving. Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle remaining pecans on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg