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Mini Turtle Cheesecakes

Delightful mini cheesecakes combining creamy cheesecake with chocolate, caramel, and pecans, perfect for parties or family gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
For the cheesecake filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened Must be at room temperature
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the toppings
  • ½ cup caramel sauce
  • ½ cup chocolate sauce
  • ½ cup chopped pecans

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until the crumbs are well-coated with butter.
  3. Line a muffin tin with mini cupcake liners. Press about 1 tablespoon of the crust mixture into the bottom of each liner to form a base.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by the vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the cheesecake mixture evenly into each cup, filling them about ¾ of the way full.
Baking
  1. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the centers are set but still slightly jiggly.
  2. Let the cheesecakes cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to the refrigerator to set for at least 2 hours.
Topping and Serving
  1. Once chilled, drizzle each cheesecake with caramel sauce, followed by chocolate sauce, and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  2. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Wrap Mini Turtle Cheesecakes in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container to maintain their delicious taste. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.