Mini Turtle Cheesecakes Recipe
Indulge in these delightful Mini Turtle Cheesecakes that offer a perfect combination of creamy cheesecake, gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and rich chocolate. These individual treats are ideal for any gathering or as a sweet personal indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened (2 packages)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
For Topping:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or melted chocolate for drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- Create Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of each liner.
- Make Cheesecake Batter: Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, eggs one at a time, and sour cream. Spoon batter over crusts.
- Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes until set. Cool, then chill for at least 2 hours.
- Decorate: Top each cheesecake with caramel sauce, chopped pecans, and melted chocolate or mini chocolate chips. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Pre-made mini graham crusts can be used as a shortcut.
- Dark chocolate can be used instead of milk chocolate for drizzling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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