Mini Turtle Cheesecakes: A Delicious Bite-Sized Treat!
Mini Turtle Cheesecakes are delightful bite-sized desserts featuring a creamy cheesecake filling, topped with caramel, chocolate, and pecans, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup chocolate sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of mini cheesecake pans.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crusts in the mini pans.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, drizzle with caramel and chocolate sauce, and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers.
- These cheesecakes can be made a day in advance.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg