Caramel PecanTurtle Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Caramel PecanTurtle Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs; 6 tablespoons butter melted; 14 ounces caramels (candy squares); 513 ounces evaporated milk; 1 cup pecans chopped, toasted; 16 ounces cream cheese softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup chocolate (semi-sweet) semi-sweet, melted

Servings: persons

2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
6 tablespoons butter melted
14 ounces caramels (candy squares)
513 ounces evaporated milk
1 cup pecans chopped, toasted
16 ounces cream cheese softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1/2 cup chocolate (semi-sweet) semi-sweet, melted

1
Combine crumbs and butter and press onto bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
2
Bake 10 minutes at 350F (180C).
3
Melt caramels in milk in heavy 1 1/2 quart saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth.
4
Pour over crust.
5
Top with pecans.
6
Combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla.
7
Mix at medium speed with electric mixer until well-blended.
8
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each.
9
Blend in chocolate.
10
Pour over pecans.
11
Bake at 350F (180C) F for 40 minutes.
12
Loosen cake from rim of pan.
13
Chill.
14
Garnish with whipped cream, additional chopped nuts and maraschino cherries if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs, 6 tablespoons butter melted, 14 ounces caramels (candy squares), 513 ounces evaporated milk, and more.

Yes, Caramel PecanTurtle Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Caramel PecanTurtle Cheesecake

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