Caramel Pecan Turtle Cheesecake: An Indulgent Homemade Delight
A rich and decadent cheesecake topped with caramel, pecans, and chocolate, perfect for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla and eggs, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in sour cream and half of the caramel sauce.
- Pour the batter over the crust and bake for 55-60 minutes.
- Let the cheesecake cool and top with remaining caramel sauce, pecans, and chocolate chips.
Notes
- Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving for best results.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Caramel Pecan Turtle Cheesecake