Turtle / Pecan Crust / Walnuts / Caramel Drizzle Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Crust

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, chopped pecans, melted butter, and brown sugar until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.

2. 2

   Bake the Crust

   Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the filling.

3. 3

   Make the Cheesecake Filling

   In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined.

4. 4

   Bake the Cheesecake

   Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake in the oven at 325°F (160°C) for about 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour.

5. 5

   Cool and Chill

   Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

6. 6

   Add Toppings

   Before serving, drizzle caramel sauce over the cheesecake and sprinkle with chopped walnuts and chocolate chips.