Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy decadence of Turtle Cheesecake! This show-stopping dessert features a buttery graham cracker crust, velvety cream cheese filling swirled with chocolate and caramel, topped with toasted pecans and a luscious drizzle of more chocolate and caramel. Perfect for special occasions or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Toppings:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1 cup caramel sauce, divided
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan and bake.
- Make Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Layer batter, chocolate, caramel, and pecans. Bake until set.
- Chill: Cool in oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Drizzle with chocolate, caramel, pecans, and whipped cream.
Notes
- Warm caramel and chocolate for easier drizzling.
- Use a water bath to prevent cracks while baking.
- Toast pecans for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
