Turtles Cheesecake – Rich and Creamy Desserts You'll Love
An indulgent cheesecake loaded with chocolate, caramel, and pecans for the ultimate dessert experience.
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
- 3 tablespoons white sugar
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup white sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (11 ounce) package caramel candies, unwrapped
- 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons shortening
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and ½ cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Pour over crust.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until the center is set. Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt caramel candies with evaporated milk, stirring frequently until smooth. Pour over the cheesecake.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with shortening, stir until smooth. Drizzle over cheesecake.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.