TURTLE CHEESECAKE

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Make and share this Turtle Cheesecake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 3h15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted
1 (14 ounce) package caramels
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
2 cups chopped pecans, toasted and divided
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 eggs
1 cup semisweet chocolate morsel, melted and slightly cooled
whipped cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine crumbs and butter; blend well.
  • Press into the bottom and 2 inches up the sides of a 10-inch springform pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until set; cool.
  • In a saucepan over low heat, melt caramels in milk, stirring until smooth.
  • Cool 5 minutes.
  • Pour into crust; top with 1 1/2 cups of pecans.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add sugar and vanilla; mix well.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add chocolate; mix just until blended.
  • Carefully spread over pecans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 55-65 minutes or until filling is almost set.
  • Cool to room temperature.
  • Chill overnight.
  • Ganish with remaining pecans and whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 725.5, Fat 48.5, SaturatedFat 22, Cholesterol 135.2, Sodium 383.6, Carbohydrate 65.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 37.1, Protein 10.8

Angelina Lyons
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks delicious.


JMA Vlogs
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Verine Onyango
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I would not recommend this recipe. The cheesecake was too dense and the topping was too sweet.


Junior Fight Club
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cheesecake didn't turn out as well as I hoped. It was a little dry and crumbly.


e34667mioi rere
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The cheesecake was a little dense for my liking, but the flavor was good.


Pacco preto
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Wasaf Ali
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I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake, but this turtle cheesecake was really good. The chocolate, caramel, and pecans were a great combination.


Dylan Mcgarr
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This is the best cheesecake I've ever had! The crust is perfectly graham cracker-y, the filling is creamy and rich, and the topping is to die for.


A SalEk
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I even had people asking for the recipe.


EAKOB YT
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of caramel, but I'm so glad I did! The caramel sauce was actually my favorite part of the cheesecake. It was so smooth and creamy, and it paired perfectly with the chocolate and pe


Kganya Mothupi
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The cheesecake was rich and creamy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. The chocolate ganache and caramel sauce were the perfect complement to the cheesecake, and the pecans added a nice crunch.


Awais khan Loan
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This turtle cheesecake is a delightful and visually stunning dessert. The combination of chocolate, caramel, and pecans is a classic flavor combination that is sure to please everyone.


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