Turtle Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Turtle Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs; 6 tablespoons melted butter; 21 ounces caramels (1-1/2 bags); 7 12 ounces evaporated milk (1-1/2 cans); 1 ½ cups chopped pecans; 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 4 eggs, at room temperature; ½ cup dark chocolate chips; ¼ cup white chocolate chips

Servings: persons

2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
6 tablespoons melted butter
21 ounces caramels (1-1/2 bags)
7 12 ounces evaporated milk (1-1/2 cans)
1 ½ cups chopped pecans
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 eggs, at room temperature
½ cup dark chocolate chips
¼ cup white chocolate chips

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a 9-inch spring-form pan.
3
Bake crust for 10 minutes.
4
Melt 14 ounces (1 bag) of the caramels with 5 ounces of the evaporated milk over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth.
5
Pour the melted caramels over the crust.
6
Top this with 1 cup of pecans.
7
Mix cream cheese, sugar and vanilla at medium speed until well blended.
8
Add eggs one at a time.
9
Mix until just blended after each addition.
10
Pour batter over pecans.
11
Bake for 55 minutes or until center is almost set.
12
Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; return cake to oven to cool slowly.
13
Cool before removing rim of pan.
14
Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
15
To finish melt remaining caramels with remaining evaporated milk as describe previously drizzle over the top of the cheesecake.
16
Sprinkle remaining pecans over caramel.
17
Melt remaining dark chocolate chips in double boiler.
18
Drizzle over pecans.
19
Melt white chocolate chips in double boiler.
20
Drizzle over dark chocolate.
21
Return to refrigerator to set (hint if this is too rich for you, you can cut the toppings in half).

2051

kcal

Calories

143

Fat

161

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs, 6 tablespoons melted butter, 21 ounces caramels (1-1/2 bags), 7 12 ounces evaporated milk (1-1/2 cans), and more.

Yes, 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.

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Turtle Cheesecake

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