TURTLE CHEESECAKE

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"Our guests love this rich, delicious make-ahead dessert," field editor Jo Groth of Plainfield, Iowa relates.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 14-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 60 wafers)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
2 cups chopped pecans, toasted, divided
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and lightly cooled
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine wafer crumbs and butter; blend well. Press into the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of a 10-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. , In a saucepan or microwave melt caramels with milk; stir until smooth. Cool for 5 minutes. Pour into crust; top with 1-1/2 cups of pecans., In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Add chocolate; mix just until blended. Carefully spread over pecans. Return to baking sheet., Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight., Remove sides of pan. Garnish with remaining pecans and whipped cream if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Fat 31g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Stephen Meers
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday, and he was thrilled. He said it was the best cheesecake he had ever eaten. The crust was perfectly graham cracker-y, and the filling was creamy and smooth. The chocolate and caramel flavors were perfe


Syed Saqlain Kazmi 101
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This cheesecake was a bit of a challenge to make, but it was worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious cheesecake that was perfect for a special occasion. I would definitely make this again for a party or potluck.


Lukas Lukaku
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I love this cheesecake! It's my go-to recipe for special occasions. The crust is always perfect, and the filling is creamy and smooth. The chocolate and caramel flavors are divine. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cheeseca


Shanti Maya Bishwakarma
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This cheesecake was a little too sweet for me, but it was still very good. The crust was perfect, and the filling was creamy and smooth. The chocolate and caramel flavors were delicious together. I would probably reduce the amount of sugar next time.


shawn Shikder
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I made this cheesecake for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The crust was perfectly crunchy, and the filling was creamy and smooth. The chocolate and caramel flavors were delicious together. I would definitely make this cheese


EZZA FATIMAH
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This cheesecake was amazing! I made it for my family, and they all loved it. The crust was perfect, and the filling was creamy and smooth. The chocolate and caramel flavors were perfectly balanced. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone w


Meagan Mills
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I was a little disappointed with this cheesecake. The crust was too crumbly, and the filling was a little too dense. However, the chocolate and caramel flavors were good. I would probably try a different recipe next time.


SHAHED Official
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday, and he was thrilled. He said it was the best cheesecake he had ever eaten. The crust was perfectly graham cracker-y, and the filling was creamy and smooth. The chocolate and caramel flavors were perfe


Heba Kahled
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This cheesecake was a bit of a challenge to make, but it was worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious cheesecake that was perfect for a special occasion. I would definitely make this again for a party or potluck.


Cathrine Mirisi
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I love this cheesecake! It's my go-to recipe for special occasions. The crust is always perfect, and the filling is creamy and smooth. The chocolate and caramel flavors are divine. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cheeseca


Saliha mehreen
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This cheesecake was a little too sweet for me, but it was still very good. The crust was perfect, and the filling was creamy and smooth. The chocolate and caramel flavors were delicious together. I would probably reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Maher Ahmad raza romi1
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I made this cheesecake for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The crust was perfectly crunchy, and the filling was creamy and smooth. The chocolate and caramel flavors were delicious together. I would definitely make this cheese


Christopher Botwe
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This cheesecake was amazing! I made it for my family, and they all loved it. The crust was perfect, and the filling was creamy and smooth. The chocolate and caramel flavors were perfectly balanced. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone w


Balkisor Patel
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I was a little disappointed with this cheesecake. The crust was a little too crumbly, and the filling was a little too dense. However, the chocolate and caramel flavors were good. I would probably try a different recipe next time.


Braden Frost
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday, and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he had ever eaten. The crust was perfectly graham cracker-y, and the filling was creamy and smooth. The chocolate and caramel flavors were perfect t


belita mweemba
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This cheesecake was a little more difficult to make than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The end result was a beautiful and delicious cheesecake that was perfect for a special occasion. I would definitely make this again for a party or potlu


Abirhasan seam
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this turtle cheesecake changed my mind. It was so delicious and decadent. The chocolate and caramel flavors were perfectly balanced, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyo


S B l Khan
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This turtle cheesecake was a hit at my party! The combination of chocolate, caramel, and pecans was divine. The cheesecake was creamy and smooth, and the crust was perfectly crunchy. I will definitely be making this again.


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