😍 No Bake Turtle Mini Cheesecakes 🍰😋

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

For the Toppings:

• 1 cup caramel sauce
• 1 cup chocolate ganache (or melted chocolate)
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

Prepare the Crust:

• 🍪 In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are fully coated with butter and the mixture resembles wet sand.
• 🧁 Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the crust mixture into each liner and press firmly to form an even layer.
• ❄️ Refrigerate the crusts while you prepare the cheesecake filling.

Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:

• 🥄 In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
• 🍚 Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until well combined.
• 🥛 In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
• 💪 Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.

Assemble the Mini Cheesecakes:

• 🍰 Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the prepared crusts, filling each liner nearly to the top.
• 🥄 Use a spoon to smooth the tops.

Add the Toppings:

• 🍫 Drizzle the caramel sauce over the tops of the mini cheesecakes.
• 🍫 Drizzle the chocolate ganache or melted chocolate over the caramel.
• 🥜 Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top.

Chill the Cheesecakes:

• ❄️ Refrigerate the mini cheesecakes for at least 2 hours, or until firm.

Serve:

• 🎂 Remove the mini cheesecakes from the muffin tin and paper liners.
• 😋 Enjoy your delicious No Bake Turtle Mini Cheesecakes!

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