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Turtle Oreo Cheesecake

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
70 min
TOTAL TIME
350 min
SERVINGS
16 servings
Dessert
Turtle Oreo Cheesecake
Ingredients
  • 24 OREO Cookies, finely crushed
  • 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 (14 ounce) package caramels
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate
Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit, or 165 degrees Celsius for a more precise measurement.
2
Mix crushed cookies and softened butter until they form a cohesive mixture; press this mixture onto the bottom and two inches up the sides of a 9-inch round cake pan.
3
Combine caramels and milk in a microwave-safe container; heat on high for 3 minutes, stirring every minute until the caramels have fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Stir in nuts to add texture.
4
Pour half of this caramel mixture into the prepared pan and refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow it to set. Refrigerate the remaining mixture separately, as it will be used later.
5
In a separate mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until combined.
6
Pour the cheesecake mixture into the prepared pan over the caramel layer; bake in a preheated oven until the center is almost set, taking 65 to 70 minutes.
7
After baking, run a knife around the rim of the pan to loosen it; let the cake cool completely before removing the springform pan.
8
Refrigerate the cheesecake for 4 hours to allow it to set completely. To serve, microwave the reserved caramel mixture for an additional minute and stir; pour this over the cheesecake and drizzle melted chocolate over the top.