Turtle Cheesecake: The Indulgent Treat You’ll Love Making at Home
A rich and creamy turtle cheesecake topped with caramel and chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup chocolate sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and pecans.
- Pour mixture over crust and bake for 55-60 minutes.
- Let cool, then drizzle with caramel and chocolate sauce before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate sauce.
- Let the cheesecake chill overnight for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg