TURTLE CHEESECAKE SQUARES

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Crushed Coco Puffs Brownie crunch cereal serves as the crust for our cheesecake drizzled in caramel sauce and topped with glazed pecans and dark chocolate chips.

Provided by Sarah Caron

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup crushed Cocoa Puffs™ brownie crunch cereal
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 packages (8 oz each) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
Caramel sauce
Glazed pecans
Dark chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, stir together crushed cereal and melted butter until cereal is moistened. Press in bottom of ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Add eggs, vanilla and salt; beat until smooth. Pour over crust in baking dish; spread with rubber spatula.
  • Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until center rises and does not jiggle when touched. Remove from oven; cool completely, about 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
  • To serve, cut dessert into 4 rows by 3 rows. Place servings on dessert plates; garnish each with a drizzle of caramel sauce, some glazed pecans and dark chocolate chips. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Gulraiz Rajput
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These are the perfect dessert for a chocolate lover.


MR.NISAT ALI
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I'm definitely going to be making these cheesecake squares again soon.


Provious Ndou
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These cheesecake squares are a great way to use up leftover Halloween candy.


Edward Mannuzza
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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cheesecake or chocolate.


Lorraine Martinez
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These are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


Abu Sayed x
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I love the way these cheesecake squares look. They're so elegant and festive.


ashiq ahsan
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These cheesecake squares are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just for a special treat for my family.


Mdu Philips
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The only thing I would change about this recipe is the amount of sugar in the cheesecake filling. I found it to be a bit too sweet for my taste.


Najim Toheeb
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I wasn't sure how I would like the combination of chocolate and caramel, but I was pleasantly surprised. These cheesecake squares are so delicious!


Dashnyam Daariima
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These are the best cheesecake squares I've ever had! The crust is perfectly crispy, the cheesecake filling is creamy and smooth, and the turtle topping is divine.


Rx One
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make these cheesecake squares without any problems.


Mutaleb Niazi
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These turtle cheesecake squares were a huge hit at my party! They're so rich and decadent, with the perfect balance of sweetness and chocolate. The cheesecake filling is creamy and smooth, and the turtle topping is the perfect finishing touch.