Turtle Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

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Turtle Pumpkin Cheesecake
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  1. Note: To toast pecans, sprinkle in ungreased heavy skillet.
  2. Cook over medium heat 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until pecans begin to brown, then stirring constantly until light brown.
  3. For cheesecake, heat oven to 300 degrees F.
  4. Wrap foil around outside bottom and side of 9-inch springform pan to prevent drips.
  5. Spray bottom and 1 inch up side of pan with cooking spray.
  6. In small bowl, mix cookie crumbs and melted butter.
  7. Press crumb mixture on bottom and 1 inch up side of pan.
  8. Bake crust 8-10 minutes or until set.
  9. Cool at room temperature 5 minutes.
  10. Refrigerate about 5 minutes or until completely cooled.
  11. Meanwhile, in another small bowl, mix flour, pumpkin pie spice, and pumpkin; set aside.
  12. In large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
  13. Gradually beat in brown sugar, granulated sugar and eggs, one at a time, just until blended.
  14. Gradually beat in pumpkin mixture until smooth.
  15. Pour filling over crust.
  16. Bake 1 hour, 15 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes or until edge of cheesecake is set but center still jiggles slightly when moved.
  17. Run knife around edge of pan to loosen cheesecake.
  18. Turn oven off, open oven door at least 4 inches.
  19. Let cheesecake remain in oven 30 minutes.
  20. Cool in pan on cooling rack 30 minutes.
  21. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.
  22. Just before serving, sprinkle pecans over top of cheesecake.
  23. In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate and oil uncovered on high 1 minute to 1 minute, 30 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted.
  24. Drizzle chocolate over pecans.
  25. To serve, run knife around edge of pan to loosen cheesecake, carefully remove side of pan.
  26. Drizzle caramel topping over each serving.
  27. Store covered in refrigerator.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 296.38 Kcal (1241 kJ)
Calories from fat 139.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.49g 24%
Cholesterol 67.61mg 23%
Sodium 83.08mg 3%
Potassium 120.71mg 3%
Total Carbs 38.24g 13%
Sugars 33.3g 133%
Dietary Fiber 1.04g 4%
Protein 4.19g 8%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 55.1mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 382.76 Kcal (1603 kJ)
Calories from fat 180.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g 24%
Cholesterol 87.31mg 23%
Sodium 107.3mg 3%
Potassium 155.89mg 3%
Total Carbs 49.38g 13%
Sugars 43g 133%
Dietary Fiber 1.34g 4%
Protein 5.42g 8%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Iron 1.2mg 5%
Calcium 71.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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