laurel's turtle cheesecake

Name: Laurel's Turtle Cheesecake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 55 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## CRUST LAYER; 2 cup(s) cookie crumbs (chocolate or vanilla wafer); 6 tablespoon(s) butter or margerine; 14 ounce(s) bag of caramels; 1 can(s) evaporated milk (5 oz); 1 cup(s) chopped pecans; 1/2 cup(s) semi-sweet chocolate chips; ## CHEESECAKE FILLING; 2 package(s) cream cheese, softened (8oz each); 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 2 - eggs; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla; ## GARNISH; 1/2 cup(s) chocolate ice syrup for garnish (optional); 1/2 cup(s) caramel ice cream syrup for garnish (optional); 1/2 cup(s) chopped pecans for garnish. (optional); 1/2 cup(s) semi-sweet chocolate chips for garnish. (optional); - whipped cream for garnish (can use Cool Whip; optional)

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Ann Simmons

Lugoff, SC

Updated on Oct 12, 2019

The first time I made this was for my beautiful daughter-in-law, Laurel.

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Laurel's Turtle Cheesecake on a serving tray.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Wow, this is a cheesecake! The cheesecake itself is nice and creamy. The cookie crust has a layer of caramel and nuts which gives you that turtle flavor in every bite. Drizzled with more caramel, nuts, and chocolate, this is one decadent cheesecake recipe.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 30 Min

cook time 55 Min

method Bake

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

CRUST LAYER
2 cups cookie crumbs (chocolate or vanilla wafer)
6 tablespoons butter or margerine
14 ounces bag of caramels
1 can evaporated milk (5 oz)
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
CHEESECAKE FILLING
2 packages cream cheese, softened (8oz each)
1/2 cup sugar
2 - eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
GARNISH
1/2 cup chocolate ice syrup for garnish (optional)
1/2 cup caramel ice cream syrup for garnish (optional)
1/2 cup chopped pecans for garnish. (optional)
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips for garnish. (optional)
- whipped cream for garnish (can use Cool Whip; optional)

How To Make laurel's turtle cheesecake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F.

Step 2

Mix crumbs and butter.
Step 3

Press onto bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes.
Step 4

Microwave caramels and milk in small bowl on high for 4 - 5 minutes or until melted. Stirring every minute.
Step 5

Pour over crust.
Step 6

Top with pecans and chocolate chips.
Step 7

Beat cream cheese and sugar until well blended.
Step 8

Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Step 9

Blend in vanilla. Pour over pecans and chocolate chips.
Step 10

Place pan on cookie sheet. Bake 45 minutes.
Step 11

Loosen cake from rim of pan. Cool before removing rim of pan. Keep refrigerated.
Step 12

Optional. Garnish with 1/2 cup each of chocolate & caramel syrups, 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, 1/2 cup chopped pecans and whipped cream.
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