Dakota Al's Turtle Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Dakota Al's Turtle Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chocolate graham crackers, crumbled; 14 ounces caramels; 1 cup pecans, toasted chopped; ½ cup sugar; 2 eggs, at room temp; 6 tablespoons butter, melted; 5 ounces evaporated milk; 16 ounces cream cheese, at room temp; ½ tablespoon vanilla extract; ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted

Servings: persons

2 cups chocolate graham crackers, crumbled
14 ounces caramels
1 cup pecans, toasted chopped
½ cup sugar
2 eggs, at room temp
6 tablespoons butter, melted
5 ounces evaporated milk
16 ounces cream cheese, at room temp
½ tablespoon vanilla extract
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted

1
Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 C of chopped pecans, and butter.
2
Press onto the bottom and 1/2 up the side of a 9 spring form pan.
3
Bake at 350 deg for 10 minutes.
4
In a sauce pan.
5
Melt the caramels with milk over low heat until smooth.
6
Pour over baked crust, and top with remaining pecans.
7
In an electric mixer, on medium speed, combine the cream cheese, vanilla & sugar, until smooth.
8
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each egg, but do not over beat.
9
Add melted chocolate, and blend until mixed well.
10
Pour over pecan layer.
11
Bake at 350 deg for 40 minutes.
12
Loosen cake from rim immediately after removing from oven to avoid cracking.
13
Cool before removing rim.
14
Chill at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.
15
Tip: Cheesecake is done when there is no shine left in the center when baking.

1693

kcal

Calories

125

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 chocolate graham crackers, crumbled, 14 ounces caramels, 1 cup pecans, toasted chopped, ½ cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Dakota Al's Turtle 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.

Dakota Al's Turtle Cheesecake

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