Turtle Cheesecake Bars (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
01 -
12 oz Oreo cookies
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5 tablespoons melted butter
→ Filling
03 -
3 packages (8 oz each) full fat cream cheese, room temperature
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8 oz sour cream, room temperature
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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2 eggs, room temperature
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Pinch of kosher salt
→ Topping
09 -
1/2 cup caramel sauce
10 -
1/2 cup chopped pecans
11 -
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
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Add Oreos to a food processor and pulse until crushed into fine crumbs. Pour melted butter into the processor and pulse until well incorporated.
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Press the cookie mixture in an even layer across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
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In a large bowl, use a handheld mixer to combine cream cheese and sour cream until mostly smooth. Add sugar and vanilla, mixing until combined. Then add eggs and salt, mixing until smooth and creamy.
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Pour the filling over the crust and spread in an even layer.
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Bake for 40-50 minutes or until the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan and the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
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Remove from oven and allow to cool for 2 hours at room temperature.
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Top with caramel sauce, chopped pecans, and mini chocolate chips.
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Refrigerate overnight or for at least 8 hours before serving.
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Slice into bars and serve chilled.
# Notes:
01 -
For best results, ensure all refrigerated ingredients reach room temperature before mixing.
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Allow proper chilling time for the cheesecake to set completely.