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Mini Turtle Cheesecakes

Mini Turtle Cheesecakes: Irresistibly Easy No-Bake Delight

Mini Turtle Cheesecakes combine rich chocolate, luscious caramel, and crunchy nuts in a delightful no-bake dessert that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cheesecakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 ½ cups Graham Cracker Crumbs Digestive biscuits can be used for a different flavor.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Melted; coconut oil works for a dairy-free version.
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Full Fat Cream Cheese Softened; Neufchâtel cheese is a lower-fat alternative.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar For a sugar-free option, substitute with a sugar alternative.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Can substitute with vanilla bean paste.
  • 2 large Eggs Flax eggs can replace for a vegan version.
For the Toppings
  • ½ cup Jarred Caramel Sauce Homemade caramel is an alternative.
  • ½ cup Chocolate Ganache Store-bought ganache can be used.
  • ¾ cup Chopped Nuts Preferably pecans; walnuts or almonds can substitute.

Equipment

  • muffin pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until blended, then press into muffin cups and bake for 5 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add vanilla and eggs, mixing until just combined.
  4. Fill muffin cups with the cheesecake filling, bake for 15-17 minutes until set around the edges.
  5. Cool to room temperature for 30 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  6. Before serving, drizzle with caramel sauce, top with chocolate ganache, and sprinkle with chopped nuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheesecakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store mini turtle cheesecakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze without toppings for up to three months.

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