TURTLE CHEESECAKE / TURTLE CHEESECAKE BARS

Turtle Cheesecake / Turtle Cheesecake Bars image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

CRUST
1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
6 Tbsp butter, melted
1 1/2 Tbsp sugar
1/2 c chopped walnuts or pecans - i used pecans
FILLING
2 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 can(s) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 c lemon juice
3 eggs
1/2 c chocolate chips or more if you like
8 - 10 oz caramel topping
1/2 c walnuts or pecans, chopped

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 300 degree F. Mix cracker crumbs, sugar, nuts and margarine. Press into 9-inch spring form or cake pan. Set aside.
2. Blend cream cheese until creamy. Mix in sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice; then add eggs and mix. Pour over crust.
3. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the cream cheese layer and allow them to sink.
4. Bake for 50-55 minutes.
5. Remove and drizzle caramel topping over the top and sprinkle with chopped nuts. Bake for additional five minutes.
6. Remove, cool, and refrigerate.