Turtle Cheesecake Bars
Turtle Cheesecake Bars are a decadent dessert that perfectly marries creamy cheesecake with rich chocolate and caramel flavors, all atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Each bite offers an irresistible blend of textures, from the smooth filling to the crunchy pecans. Ideal for celebrations or a cozy night in, these bars will elevate any occasion and have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecan pieces
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- Beat softened cream cheese in another bowl until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar (for filling), and vanilla; mix until silky.
- Stir in pecans and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours.
- Cut into bars and drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg