Quick Mini Turtle Cheesecakes
Creamy and decadent mini cheesecakes with a rich blend of cream cheese, chocolate, caramel, and crunchy pecans, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 145 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup melted chocolate
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Chocolate and caramel for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter in a bowl. Mix well and press into the bottom of each liner to form the crust.
- Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in another bowl until smooth. Fold in whipped cream carefully to maintain lightness.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture on top of the crust in each muffin cup.
- Drizzle melted chocolate and caramel sauce on top, then sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- Refrigerate for at least 120 minutes to set.
- Serve chilled, drizzled with additional chocolate and caramel.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider using sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit for those mindful of their sugar intake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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