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Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake

Prep time

15 min

Total time

5 hr 50 min

Servings

Makes 16 servings.

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    Ingredients
    • 1-1/2 cups crushed NILLA Wafers (about 50)
    • 3/4 cup chopped pecans, divided
    • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
    • 32 caramels
    • 3 Tbsp. milk
    • 4 pkg. (8 oz. each) brick cream cheese, softened
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • 4 eggs
    • 2 pkg. (4 oz. each) semi-sweet baking chocolate, divided
Preparation
  • Heat oven to 325ºF.
  • Mix wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup nuts and butter; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Microwave caramels and milk in microwaveable bowl on MEDIUM (50%) 4 to 5 min. or until caramels are melted and mixture is well blended, stirring every 2 min. Pour over crust; spread to within 1 inch of edge. Cool.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar with mixer until blended. Add sour cream; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Melt 7 oz. chocolate. Stir into cream cheese batter; pour over caramel layer.
  • Bake 45 to 50 min. or until center is almost set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 4 hours. Sprinkle with remaining nuts just before serving. Melt remaining chocolate; drizzle over cheesecake.

Recipe Tips

Cooking Know-HowFor easy slicing, run a knife under hot water to warm up, then wipe dry before using to cut cheesecake. For best results, clean the knife after each slice.

Better For YouSave 60 calories and 8 grams of fat per serving by preparing with Neufchatel cheese and reduced-fat sour cream.

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