SIMPLE TURTLE CHEESECAKE

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For an almost instant dessert, I spread homemade ganache and caramel sauce over pre-made cheesecake. It makes the holidays feel slightly less hectic. -Laura McDowell, Lake Villa, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 frozen New York-style cheesecake (30 ounces), thawed
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
3 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup

Steps:

Place cheesecake on a serving plate. Place chocolate chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring 1/4 cup cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; stir with a whisk until smooth. Cool slightly, stirring occasionally. Pour over cheesecake; sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate until set., In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in brown sugar and corn syrup. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in remaining cream and return to a boil. Remove from heat. Serve warm with cheesecake or, if desired, cool completely and drizzle over cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585 calories, Fat 40g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.