CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL TOPPED CHEESECAKE

Chocolate-Caramel Topped Cheesecake image

We serve this dessert at our house on special occasions. The topping on the cheesecake tastes like turtle candy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups shortbread cookie crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 teaspoons shortening
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
2 tablespoons caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugars and vanilla until smooth. Beat in milk and flour. Add eggs and egg yolk, beating on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Place on a baking sheet., Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight., Remove side of pan. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Top the cheesecake with pecans; drizzle with chocolate mixture and caramel topping. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.