Turtle Mini Cheesecakes are a delightful and indulgent dessert featuring creamy cheesecake, rich caramel, crunchy pecans, and luscious chocolate. These bite-sized treats are perfect for any special occasion or just to satisfy your sweet tooth. Let’s dive into the details to create these mouthwatering mini cheesecakes!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- Graham cracker crumbs: 1 cup (120g)
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Butter: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick, 56g), melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- Cream cheese: 16 ounces (2 packages, 450g), softened
- Sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Sour cream: 1/4 cup (60ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Eggs: 2 large
For the Topping:
- Caramel sauce: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Pecans: 1/2 cup (60g), chopped
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 1/2 cup (90g)
- Heavy cream: 1/4 cup (60ml)
Equipment
- Muffin tin: For baking the mini cheesecakes.
- Cupcake liners: To line the muffin tin.
- Mixing bowls: For combining ingredients.
- Electric mixer or stand mixer: For mixing the cheesecake filling.
- Measuring cups and spoons: To measure ingredients accurately.
- Spatula: For spreading the filling and toppings.
- Microwave-safe bowl: For melting the chocolate.