Turtle Pecan Cheesecake
Photo: flickr user Samdogs
Ingredients
4 cups graham cracker crumbs
12 tablespoons melted butter
1 (14 oz.) bag light (vanilla) caramels
1 (5 oz.) can evaporated milk
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted (see note)
4 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup semi sweet chocolate morsels, melted
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate morsels
3 tablespoons evaporated milk (see note)
Whipped cream (optional for garnish)
Preparation
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Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press mixture onto bottom and sides of buttered 10 inch springform pan (2 inches deep). Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
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Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 1 hour and 20 to 25 minutes, or until edges begin to crack. Remove from oven and let cool at room temperature for 30 to 40 minutes. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan and loosen cheesecake with spatula.
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Makes 1 (6 pound) cheesecake: 16 to 20 servings.
Tools
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Yield:
1.0 servings
Added:
Saturday, January 2, 2010 - 3:54am