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Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake

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Servings: 12-16
 
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A cheesecake reminiscent of those turtle shaped chocolate and caramel nut bars. Garnish with whipped cream, chopped nuts, and maraschino cherries if desired.

Ingredients:
2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup chopped pecans
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). In a large bowl, mix together the cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.

2. In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt the caramels with the evaporated milk. Heat and stir frequently until smooth. Pour caramel sauce into crust, and top with pecans.

3. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla; beat well until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Melt the chocolate, and blend into cream cheese mixture. Pour chocolate batter over pecans.

4. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until filling is set. Loosen cake from the edges of pan, but do not remove rim until cooled to prevent the top from cracking. Chill in refrigerator for 4 hours, or overnight.

Makes 12 to 16 servings.

Date: April 8, 2005

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Reviewer: Hessa
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Looks really great! Am going to do it today, can't wait to taste it!!

 
Reviewer: katie
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Have trouble with the top cracking, but that's my problem. The cake is absolutely fabulous.

 
Reviewer: Vicki Darling
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I am starting a restaurant where I am going to serve cheesecake. Do you ever by prepackaged mix for your cheesecakes?

 
Reviewer: hihgfd
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An amazing and unigue type of dessert, incredible dish.

 
Reviewer: Jaques Martin
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This seriously TASTED BETTER than any dessert i have ever tried!! strongly reccomend it.

 

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