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Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake

Name: Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 h 5 min
Total time: 5 h 20 min
Yield: Makes 16 servings, 1 piece (84 g) each.
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups finely chopped toasted pecans; 2 Tbsp. non-hydrogenated margarine, melted; 3/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. sugar, divided; 32 Kraft Caramels, chopped; 3 Tbsp. milk; 3 pkg. (250 g each) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, softened; 3 eggs; 1 pkg. (225 g) Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted, cooled slightly; 1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted

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5 Hr 20 Min

Prep : 15 Min Cook: 5 Hr 5 Min

This recipe mimics the flavour of a favourite candy confection!

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16 Servings

Original recipe yields 16 Servings

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1-1/4 cups finely chopped toasted pecans

2 Tbsp. non-hydrogenated margarine, melted

3/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. sugar, divided

32 Kraft Caramels, chopped

3 Tbsp. milk

3 pkg. (250 g each) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, softened

3 eggs

1 pkg. (225 g) Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted, cooled slightly

1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted

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Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F. Cover bottom of 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Combine chopped pecans, margarine and 2 Tbsp. sugar; press onto bottom of pan. Microwave caramels and milk in microwaveable bowl on MEDIUM 4 to 5 min. or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring every 2 min. Spread over crust to within 1 inch of edge; cool.

Step 2

Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Stir in chocolate; pour over caramel layer.

Step 3

Bake 45 to 50 min. or until centre is almost set. Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate 4 hours. Sprinkle with pecans halves just before serving.

Kraft Kitchen Tips!

Size Wise

Enjoy a serving of this rich and indulgent cheesecake on special occasions.

Cooking Know-How

For 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.

Make it Extra Special

Cook pecan halves with additional 3 Tbsp. sugar in small nonstick skillet on medium heat until sugar is completely melted and pecans are evenly coated, stirring constantly. Spread into single layer on sheet of parchment paper; cool completely. Sprinkle over cheesecake just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories

440

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value

Fat 32 g

Saturated fat 14 g

70 %

Cholesterol 95 mg

Sodium 280 mg

12 %

Carbohydrate 35 g

Fibre 2 g

Sugars 31 g

Protein 8 g

Vitamin A

15 %

Vitamin C

2 %

Calcium

10 %

Iron

6 %

Servings

Makes 16 servings, 1 piece (84 g) each.

Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.

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