posted by Casha 08-24-98 12:34 PM
TURTLE CHEESECAKE
2 (8 oz.) cream cheese
1 c. sour cream
1/2 pt. heavy whipping cream
2 2/3 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
4 to 6 eggs
1 pkg. almond brickle bits
24 Pecan Sandies cookies
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 c. pecans
Caramel Topping:
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/4 c. margarine or butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. maple
Chocolate:
1/2 c. chocolate chips
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
3 to 4 Tbsp. water
Blend at room temperature the dairy products until
fluffy. Add sugar; beat in. Beat in eggs until mixture is
like a thick pudding (add 1 at a time). Add vanilla.
Crush Pecan Sandies into fine crumbs. Blend in 1/2 cup melted margarine. Spread evenly into a spring-form pan (9 to
10-inch). Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes; take a fork and press down gently. Return for 5 minutes; remove from oven and press down firmly again. Pour in cheesecake mixture.
Return to 350 degrees oven for 20 minutes; reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake for 1 hour total (25 minutes). Turn off and leave until just warm. Pour caramel topping over cooled cheesecake. when set, add drizzle of chocolate; trim with pecans. Refrigerate 6 to 8 hours before serving.