INGREDIENTS
Crust:
2 1/2 cups graham crackers
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup melted butter
Crust Layer 2:
30 caramels
3 Tablespoons milk
1/2 Cup chopped pecans
Filling:
3 (8 ounces each) packages cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 whole eggs
Topping:
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup hot fudge, heated
10 melted caramels
Directions for the Turtle Cheesecake Recipe
Crust:
1. Mix together graham crackers, sugar and melted butter. Bake in 9 inch springform pan for 10 minutes. Cool
Crust Layer 2:
1. Place caramels and milk in microwave, melt on medium power.
2. Pour over cooled crust, and sprinkle on the 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
Filling Directions:
1. Mix cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth; scraping side of bowl to ensure creaminess.
2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
3. Pour this mixture over the caramel layer on top of the crust.
4. Bake at 325 degrees F until center is set (approximately 30-40 minutes).
Topping Directions:
1. Arrange pecans around outside edge of cheesecake, drizzle top with melted caramel and hot fudge.
