Inspired by turtle chocolates, this Turtle Cheesecake is so creamy and indulgent! Perfect for the holidays or any upcoming dinner parties.
988 kcal
/serving
1h 30m
Serves
8
Medium
American
Ingredients
- 20 chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreo’s)
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 8-oz blocks cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup (240ml) firmly packed light brown sugar (220 g)
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tsp all-purpose flour (divided (35 g)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted and cooled)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (120 mL)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp caramel sauce
- 2 tbsp chopped pecans
Preparation
Not specified
Cooking
- Position an oven rack to the lowest level and the rack in the middle of the oven.
- Preheat the oven to 325F.
- Lightly spray a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan with cooking spray.
- For the Crust:.
- In a food processor, pulse the sandwich cookies and pecans until finely ground, about 30 seconds.
- Place in a medium bowl, and stir in the melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Refrigerate while preparing the filling, or at least 30 minutes.
- For the Filling:.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and sugar on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add 1/4 cup flour, cream, and vanilla.
- Beat on medium until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition and stopping to scrape down the bowl frequently.
- Remove 1 cup (240ml) of batter, and place in a small bowl.
- Stir the melted chocolate into the batter.
- In another small bowl, whisk together the caramel and the remaining 2 teaspoons of flour.
- Stir in the chopped pecans.
- Spread the caramel mixture in an even layer over the cooled crust.
- Spread the chocolate batter into an even layer over the caramel mixture.
- Carefully spoon the plain batter over the chocolate filling, and smooth the top.
- Place on a baking sheet.
- Bring 8 cups (1920ml) of water to a boil.
- Place a large roasting pan or casserole dish on the bottom rack of the oven and carefully fill halfway with the boiling water.
- Place the cheesecake on the middle rack.
- Bake for 75 to 90 minutes or until the edges are pulling away slightly from the sides of the pan and the center wobbles when gently shaken.
- Cover the cheesecake loosely with foil after 60 minutes if the top appears to be browning too quickly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack, for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 4 hours and up to 2 days.
- For the Topping:.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the cream for 15 to 30 seconds, or until steaming.
- Add the chocolate chips and let stand for a few minutes.
- Stir until smooth.
- Carefully run a knife around the edge of the pan to release the cheesecake.
- Remove sides of the pan and transfer the cheesecake to a cake plate.
- Drizzle the cheesecake with melted chocolate and caramel.
- Sprinkle with pecans.
Plating & Serving
Not specified
Suggested Sides
Nutrition per Serving
988
Calories
14.6g
Protein
12% DV
83.9g
Carbs
29% DV
69.6g
Fat
89% DV
3.2g
Fiber
8% DV
66.4g
Sugars
608mg
Sodium
41% DV
229mg
Cholesterol
65% DV
| Health Labels | Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Kosher |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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