Description
Indulge in these delightful Mini Turtle Cheesecakes that are perfect for any occasion. Creamy cheesecake filling nestled on a graham cracker crust, topped with luscious caramel, crunchy pecans, and decadent chocolate. These bite-sized treats will surely impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
For the toppings:
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips or melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- Make the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into each liner.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, then eggs one at a time.
- Bake: Divide batter over crusts and bake for 18–20 minutes until set.
- Cool and chill: Cool in the pan, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Add toppings: Spoon caramel sauce, pecans, and chocolate over each cheesecake before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use room-temperature ingredients.
- You can make these ahead and add toppings just before serving.
- For bite-sized versions, use a mini muffin pan and adjust bake time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
