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Turtle Cheesecake Recipe

Ultimate Turtle Cheesecake

Experience the ultimate in dessert decadence with our Turtle Cheesecake, a harmonious blend of crunchy pecans, rich chocolate, and luscious caramel, all atop a creamy cheesecake base.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Caramel Sauce

  • 2 cups sugar granulated
  • 1 cup butter salted, room temperature
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream room temperature
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped

Crust

  • 4 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup butter melted, salted
  • 6 tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped

Cheesecake Filling

  • 1.33 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.75 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 48 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 cups brown sugar light, packed
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1.5 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 6 eggs large

Chocolate Drizzle

  • 0.67 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.75 cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a medium pan set over medium heat, dissolve the sugar until it transforms into a rich amber color, stirring occasionally.
  • Carefully whisk in the butter until fully melted. Gradually add the cream, stirring to avoid lumps.
  • Mix in flour and pecans, creating a thickened caramel mixture. Set aside 1 cup for the topping.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F and prepare a springform pan with parchment and grease.
  • Mix crust ingredients; press into pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Layer melted chocolate over crust. Let set.
  • Spread caramel sauce onto set chocolate layer.
  • For the filling, beat cream cheese with brown sugar until smooth. Blend in flour, sour cream, and vanilla.
  • Mix in eggs one at a time, ensuring smooth batter. Avoid overmixing.
  • Pour filling over caramel layer. Bake in water bath for roughly 1 hour and 35 minutes at 300°F.
  • Allow cheesecake to cool in oven for 30 minutes with door ajar, then on counter for 30 more.
  • Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight for firm texture.
  • For drizzle, melt chocolate with cream. Spread reserved caramel atop chilled cheesecake and drizzle chocolate.
  • Chill briefly to set toppings, then remove from springform and serve in slices.

Notes

Make ahead for best consistency. For a gluten-free version, substitute crust ingredients with certified gluten-free options.