Prepare Time
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes, plus chilling time
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1-3/4 cup Chocolate Graham Crackers (crushed)
- 1/3 cup Margarine (melted)
Filling:
- 3-8 oz packages Cream Cheese
- 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 3 Eggs
- 3 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 Tbsp Vanilla
- 3/4 cup Chocolate Chips
Topping:
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
- 1/2 cup hot fudge ice cream topping
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- For the crust: Mix crushed chocolate graham crackers with melted margarine. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- For the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk and sugar, beating until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating just until blended. Stir in lemon juice and vanilla. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan. Bake for 1 hour, or until set (the center may be slightly wobbly).
- Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen; cool for another hour.
- Refrigerate overnight.
- For the topping: Before serving, sprinkle the top with mini chocolate chips, drizzle with caramel and hot fudge topping, and garnish with chopped pecans.
Cook Notes
Cooling the cheesecake slowly and refrigerating it overnight ensures the filling sets properly for easy slicing.
Variations
- Keto Version: Use almond flour for the crust, substitute sugar with a keto-friendly sweetener, and ensure to use sugar-free chocolate and toppings.
- Low-Carb Version: Follow the keto adaptations but focus on reducing the overall carb count by using low-carb sweeteners and sugar-free toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Estimated nutritional values per serving (assumes 12 servings):
- Calories: 560
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fat: 40g
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 320mg
This Turtle Cheesecake recipe is a testament to the joy of baking, combining classic flavors in a new and exciting way. Whether for a celebration or a quiet night in, this dessert is sure to become a cherished addition to your culinary collection.
