Chocolate Turtles Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 (10-ounce) package chocolate-covered turtles, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a small bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs and butter.
3. Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
4. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
5. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
6. Stir in vanilla and mix until combined.
7. Fold in chopped chocolate-covered turtles.
8. Pour cheesecake mixture into prepared pan.
9. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until center is set and edges are golden brown.
10. Cool completely before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Chocolate Turtles originated in the 1920s and are a classic, nostalgic candy.
• Cheesecake is believed to have originated in ancient Greece.
• Cheesecake is a popular dessert in many cultures and countries.