Description
This Cheesecake Turtle with Caramel and Chocolate combines a creamy cheesecake with rich caramel and chocolate, balancing flavors and textures for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (Melted)
32 oz Full-Fat Cream Cheese (Room Temp)
1 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar
4 Units Large Eggs
1 cup Sour Cream
1 cup Pecan Halves (Toasted)
1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1/2 cup Caramel Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan with foil
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of the pan, baking for 10 minutes
- Beat cream cheese and sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth, then incorporate eggs one at a time and stir in sour cream last
- Pour the batter over the crust and bake in a water bath for 60 to 70 minutes until the center jiggles slightly
- Turn off the oven, crack the door, and cool the cheesecake for one hour
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight, then add toasted pecans, caramel, and chocolate before serving
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting for best results.
Use a water bath to prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 70 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: Unknown
- Trans Fat: Unknown
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg