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I first made this cheesecake a couple of years ago and was SHOCKED tha...

Monica G., Arizona on 9/09

Turtle Cheesecake

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Level: Intermediate

A finalist in the 2001 Nestlé Toll House "Share the Very Best" recipe contest, this dessert was submitted by Audra Burtch of Chandler, Arizona. This family favorite is a marbled cheesecake topped with a decadent combination of pecans, chocolate morsels and caramel and chocolate syrups.

Prep: 40 min

Cooking: 1 hrs 10 min

Cooling time: 3 hrs refrigerating

Yields: 14 servings

Ingredients

CRUST
1 3/4 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
FILLING
3 pkgs. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 oz.) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Sweetened Condensed Milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups (9 oz.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
2 tablespoons NESTLÉ NESQUIK Chocolate Flavor Syrup
2 tablespoons caramel syrup or ice cream topping
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/4 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels

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Directions

PREHEAT oven to 300° F. Grease 9-inch springform pan.

FOR CRUST:
COMBINE crumbs and butter in medium bowl. Press onto bottom and 1 inch up side of prepared pan.

FOR FILLING:
BEAT cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk in large mixer bowl until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, lime juice and vanilla extract; beat until combined.

MICROWAVE 1 1/2 cups morsels in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; STIR. The morsels may retain some of their shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted. Stir 2 cups of cheesecake batter into melted morsels; mix well. Alternately spoon batters into crust, beginning and ending with yellow batter.

BAKE for 70 to 75 minutes or until edge is set and center moves slightly. Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes; run knife around edge of cheesecake. Cool completely. Drizzle Nesquik and caramel syrup over cheesecake. Sprinkle with nuts and mini morsels. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Remove side of pan.

Remember to follow baking instructions before consuming.

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Recipe Reviews

Monica G. , Arizona
September 2009

THE VERY BEST...

I first made this cheesecake a couple of years ago and was SHOCKED that it turned out so well since it was my first time. I have made it twice since and it turned out so WELL my brother thought it was store bought! I am making it tomorrow for my inlaws! Thank you so much!.

Audrey M. , MOORHEAD, IA
July 2009

GREAT!!!

This is the very first cheesecake that I have ever made. And it turned out great the first time... and every time after that. Out of all the cheesecakes that I have made, this was always his favorite!.

Lori G. , Ohio
June 2009

Turtle Cheesecake

This was my 1st cheesecake, and boy, what a winner! I did change it up a bit.. I didn't like the choc grahams, so I used reg.. I also pre-bake my crust for about 5 min. I used Nestles "Awesome", Swirled Milk Choc & Carmel Morsels, instead of plain choc ones. What A Difference! SUPER!! I'm surprised they don't call for those anyways, I mean really.. It is a "turtle" cheesecake, Right!! I also cut a few up and used them on top.. instead of the mini chips. Enjoy!.

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NUTRITION FACTS
Amount Per Serving 14 servings
Serving Size 1/14 of recipe
Calories 570
Calories from Fat. 320
% Daily Value
Total Fat 36g	55%
Saturated Fat 20g	99%
Cholesterol 120mg	40%
Sodium 300mg	12%
Carbohydrates 53g	18%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Sugars 43g
Protein 10g
Vitamin A	20%
Vitamin C	2%
Calcium	15%
Iron	8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet
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