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Turtle Cheesecake Bites

Name: Turtle Cheesecake Bites
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 vanilla wafers or graham cracker squares; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; Pinch of salt; 3 tbsp caramel sauce; 2 tbsp chocolate sauce or melted chocolate; 1/4 cup pecans, toasted and chopped; Flaky sea salt

4.8(2)

14 min

Time

310°F

Temp

290 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Crust

6 vanilla wafers or graham cracker squares

Filling

8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Turtle Topping

3 tbsp caramel sauce

2 tbsp chocolate sauce or melted chocolate

1/4 cup pecans, toasted and chopped

Flaky sea salt

Equipment

Steps

1
Place a vanilla wafer at the bottom of each silicone muffin cup.
2
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg, vanilla, and salt — mix until just combined, don't overbeat.
3
Divide filling evenly among the cups, filling about 3/4 full.
4
Air fry at 310°F for 12-14 minutes until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
5
Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 2 hours. Top with caramel, chocolate, pecans, and flaky salt before serving.

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Tip: Low temperature is key — high heat cracks cheesecake. Don't overbeat the batter or it puffs up and cracks. They look underdone when you pull them but set perfectly as they chill.

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