Best 8 Chocolate Caramel Nut Cheesecake Recipes

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Indulge your senses in the irresistible delight of chocolate caramel nut cheesecake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. This decadent dessert combines the richness of chocolate, the sweetness of caramel, and the crunchy texture of nuts, all nestled in a velvety cheesecake filling. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a sweet treat to satisfy your sweet tooth, this chocolate caramel nut cheesecake is sure to become a favorite.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL TOPPED CHEESECAKE



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We serve this dessert at our house on special occasions. The topping on the cheesecake tastes like turtle candy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/3 cups shortbread cookie crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 teaspoons shortening
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugars and vanilla until smooth. Beat in milk and flour. Add eggs and egg yolk, beating on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Place on a baking sheet., Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight., Remove side of pan. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Top the cheesecake with pecans; drizzle with chocolate mixture and caramel topping. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CHEESECAKE



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I got this wonderful recipe from a bed and breakfast my hubby and I stayed at. It is always a hit every time I make it! Garnish with caramel or chocolate sauce if desired.

Provided by -OLIVE-

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cheesecake Recipes     Chocolate Cheesecake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
⅓ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, melted
30 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
3 tablespoons milk
¾ cup chopped pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
¾ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter. Mix well and press into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a 9 inch springform pan. Pour on melted caramel/pecan mixture and chill for 30 minutes.
  • To make the Caramel Filling: In a small saucepan, combine caramels and milk. Cook over low heat, stirring, until smooth. Stir in chopped pecans. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In the top of a double boiler, heat chocolate, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove from heat and allow to cool to lukewarm. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Fold 1/3 of the filling into the melted chocolate, then pour the chocolate mixture back into the filling and mix until no streaks remain. Pour into crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until center is almost set. Place a pan of water on rack underneath cheesecake as it bakes to help keep it from cracking. Cool in oven with door cracked open. Refrigerate at least 5 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.8 calories, Carbohydrate 59.8 g, Cholesterol 130.5 mg, Fat 41.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 21.3 g, Sodium 387.4 mg, Sugar 47.3 g

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL NUT CHEESECAKE



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On Dec. 21 someone requested a snickerdoodle cheesecake that tastes like a candy bar. This is the closest I can come. My entire family likes this one!

Provided by BUCHKO

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cheesecake Recipes     Chocolate Cheesecake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon white sugar
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
3 eggs
¾ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 (2.16 ounce) bars chocolate-coated caramel-peanut nougat candy, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs and 1 tablespoon sugar. Press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
  • In a large bowl, cream the 3/4 cup of sugar and cream cheese together until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, and vanilla. Stir in chopped candy bar, and pour into baked crust.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Let cool and carefully remove the springform pans side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 281.5 mg, Sugar 21.6 g

CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL-NUT CAKE



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Caramel topping and nuts smother a rich chocolate cake.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h57m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter recipe chocolate cake mix
1 box (4-serving size) chocolate instant pudding and pie filling mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 eggs
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
1/3 cup caramel topping
2 tablespoons chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for fluted tube, dark or nonstick pan). Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan or 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan, or spray with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, dry pudding mix, water, butter and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 46 to 54 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes in pan. Remove from pan to plate. Cool 10 minutes. Prick top of warm cake several times with fork; spread caramel topping over top of cake. Sprinkle with nuts. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Store covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CHEESECAKE



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This recipe proves that you can bake terrific tasting cheesecakes with less fat. I call it the "Skinny Turtle" because layers of caramel and nuts top the graham cracker crust, complementing the chocolate cheesecake. -Tamara Trouten of Fort Wayne, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 whole reduced-fat graham crackers, crushed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
25 caramels
1/4 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1/4 cup chopped pecans
2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 5-10 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. , In a small saucepan over low heat, stir caramels and milk until smooth. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with pecans. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in melted chocolate. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over caramel layer. Place pan on baking sheet. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. , Chill for 4 hours or overnight. Remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL NUT CHEESECAKE



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This cheese cake is like a snickerdoodle cheesecake. It uses Snickers candy bars. What a great thing to use up leftover candy from Halloween or Easter.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon sugar
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 (2 1/4 ounce) Snickers candy bars, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs and 1 tablespoon sugar.
  • Press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • In a large bowl, cream the 3/4 cup sugar and cream cheese together until smooth.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, and vanilla.
  • Stir in chopped Snickers and pour into baked crust.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.6, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 121.8, Sodium 276.3, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 21.9, Protein 7.5

PHILADELPHIA CARAMEL-NUT CHEESECAKE



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This caramel-nut cheesecake just keeps getting better with every bite. Bring it to a party, and you'll have a crowd of new best friends.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 5h25m

Yield Makes 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts, chopped, divided
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
6 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
4 eggs
1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Mix crumbs, 1/2 cup nuts, 1/4 cup sugar and butter; press onto bottom of pan. Bake 10 min.
  • Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, remaining sugar and vanilla with mixer until well blended. Add sour cream; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 35 min. or until center is almost set; cool completely. Refrigerate 4 hours. Top with remaining nuts and caramel topping. Use foil handles to lift cheesecake from pan before cutting to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, TransFat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CHEESECAKE



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OHHH SOOOO GOOOD! I got this recipe out of a BHG "Hometown Cooking" cook booklet. To crush the wafers for the crust, you can process them in a food processor or place in a plastic bag and roll a rolling pin over the bag.

Provided by Cream Puff

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups vanilla wafers, crushed (about 50 wafers)
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (14 ounce) package vanilla caramels
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate piece, melted and slightly cooled
whipped cream (for garnish)
pecans, chopped (for garnish)
semisweet chocolate, melted and (for garnish) or chocolate curls (for garnish)
caramel ice cream topping (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • For crust, combine crushed vanilla wafers and melted butter. Press mixture onto the bottom and about 2 inches up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool and set aside.
  • In medium saucepan, combine caramels and evaporated milk. Cook and stir over low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth. Pour over prepared crust. Sprinkle with the 1 cup of pecans. Chill in refrigerator while preparing filling.
  • For filling, in medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Add eggs, beating on low speed just until combined (do not overbeat); stir in melted chocolate. Pour over caramel-nut layer in pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees about 40 minutes or until center appears nearly set when shaken. Cool cheesecake in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Loosen from side of springform pan; cool completely on wire rack. Cover and chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  • Let cheesecake stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving. Garnish each serving with whipped cream, additional chopped nuts, melted chocolate and/or chocolate curls, and caramel topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.6, Fat 32.4, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 98.1, Sodium 258.9, Carbohydrate 43.7, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 35.7, Protein 7.5

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A semisweet or bittersweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60% is a good choice.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before using it. This will help it mix smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • Don't overbeat the cheesecake batter. Overbeating can make the cheesecake tough.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
  • Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving. This will help it set properly.

Conclusion:

This chocolate caramel nut cheesecake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor, gooey caramel filling, and crunchy nuts, this cheesecake is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this chocolate caramel nut cheesecake a try. You won't be disappointed.

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