Description
Indulge in these decadent Mini Turtle Cheesecakes that boast a creamy cheesecake filling, crunchy graham cracker crust, gooey caramel drizzle, chopped pecans, and melted chocolate. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 12-count muffin pan with paper liners. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into each liner and bake.
- Mix Cream Cheese Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream. Divide batter among muffin cups.
- Bake and Chill: Bake for 18–20 minutes, cool, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Top and Serve: Before serving, add caramel sauce, chopped pecans, and melted chocolate on each cheesecake.
Notes
- You can make these up to 2 days ahead and add toppings before serving.
- For a crunchier base, bake the crust a few minutes longer.
- Use store-bought or homemade caramel for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
