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    Turtle Cheese Pie


    Source of Recipe


    rgm

    List of Ingredients




    Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

    9-inch pie plate, ungreased

    CRUST
    1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
    3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

    FILLING
    2 packages (each 8 oz) cream cheese, softened
    1/2 cup (granulated sugar
    2 eggs
    3 oz bittersweet chocolate chunks
    3 oz caramels, cut into quarters
    1/4 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
    1/2 tsp vanilla

    DECORATION
    3 oz bittersweet chocolate

    Recipe



    1. CRUST: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter. Press into bottom and sides of pie plate and freeze.

    2. FILLING: In a large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar on medium-high speed for 3 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Fold in chocolate chunks, caramels, pecans and vanilla. Pour batter over frozen crust. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes or until the top is light brown and the center has a slight jiggle to it.

    3. DECORATION: While pie is still hot, grate chocolate on top of entire pie. Cool on a rack for 2 hours. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.

    TIP
    When cutting caramels, dip the knife blade in hot water to keep them from sticking to the blade.

    VARIATIONS
    Try milk chocolate instead of bittersweet for a lighter color.

    Sprinkle chopped pecans over top.


 

 

 


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