Mini Turtle Cheesecakes
Indulge in the delightful experience of Mini Turtle Cheesecakes, where rich chocolate, creamy cheesecake, and luscious caramel come together in perfect harmony. These individual treats are sure to impress at any gathering or simply serve as a sweet escape at home. With a crunchy graham cracker crust topped with a velvety cheesecake filling, drizzled with chocolate ganache and caramel sauce, each bite delivers decadence that will leave everyone wanting more. Easy to prepare and customizable with different toppings, these mini desserts are a must-try for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- Jarred caramel sauce
- Chocolate ganache (½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips & ¼ cup heavy cream)
- Chopped nuts (e.g., pecans)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into muffin tin cups to form crusts.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add vanilla and eggs one at a time.
- Pour the mixture over the crusts in the muffin tin.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours. Top with caramel sauce, chocolate ganache, and nuts before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake (80g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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