It’s time for Karen’s Killer Fixin’s! Over the years, I’ve filled two 4-inch, 3-ring binders with my own creations as well as recipes my family and friends were willing to share with me. I simply love to cook and want to share that love with my readers. So every Friday, I share one recipe I think you and your family might enjoy. It might be a main course recipe. A cookie or baked item. Candy. Salads. Whatever strikes my eye and fancy…which today is CHOCOLATE TURTLE CHEESECAKE!

I can generally pass up cake, even pie, but cheesecake? Not hardly, as John Wayne, The Duke, would say! I haven’t met a cheesecake I didn’t like. And, if it’s easy and quick to prepare, even better. I don’t like to wait too long when I get a craving for cheesecake.

I hope you enjoy today’s Killer Fixin’s. Happy eating!

Karen

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CHOCOLATE TURTLE CHEESECAKE
[Serves 12]

1 (14 oz.) pkg. caramels
1 (5oz.) can evaporated milk
1 ¼ cups chopped pecans, divided
1 (9”) chocolate pie crumb piecrust
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup milk
1 pkg. chocolate instant pudding
½ cup fudge topping

1. Place caramels and evaporated milk in heavy saucepan. Heat over med-low heat, stirring continually, until smooth, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup chopped pecans. Pour into piecrust.
2. Combine cream cheese, sour cream and milk in blender. Process until smooth. Add pudding mix; process for about 30 seconds longer.
3. Pour pudding mixture over caramel layer, covering evenly. Chill, loosely covered, until set, about 15 minutes.
4. Drizzle fudge topping over pudding layer in a decorative pattern. Sprinkle top of cheesecake with remaining pecans. Chill, loosely covered, until serving time.

Notes: May make ahead through step 3. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Add topping and decorate with pecans before serving. VARIATION: Drizzle ¼ cup caramel topping over the cheesecake instead of the fudge topping for a gooey sweet treat.

Happy Eating!