Turtle Cheesecake Recipe
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Turtle Cheesecake, featuring a luscious caramel sauce, creamy cheesecake filling, and a chocolate drizzle, all nestled in a graham cracker crust.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Total Time: 7 hours
- Yield: 1 9-inch cheesecake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Caramel Sauce:
- 2 cups (414g) sugar
- 1/2 cup (112g) salted Challenge butter, room temperature*
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, room temperature*
- 5 tbsp (41g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/4 cup (28g) pecan chips
Cheesecake Crust:
- 2 cups (268g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (112g) salted Challenge butter, melted
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (28g) pecan chips
Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz (678g) Challenge cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup (144g) light brown sugar
- 3 tbsp (24g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (230g) sour cream
- 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
Toppings:
- 4 oz (2/3 cup | 116g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 6 tbsp (90ml) heavy whipping cream
- 2 oz (1/3 cup | 58g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tbsp (45ml) heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Caramel Sauce: Pour sugar into a saucepan, melt and caramelize. Add butter, then cream. Set aside. Add flour and pecans to a portion of the caramel.
- Cheesecake Crust: Combine crust ingredients, press into a pan, bake, and cool.
- Cheesecake Filling: Melt chocolate with cream; pour over crust. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and flour. Add sour cream, vanilla, eggs; mix. Pour over chocolate.
- Baking: Bake in a water bath, cool gradually in the oven, then refrigerate.
- Final Touches: Top with reserved caramel sauce, drizzle with chocolate sauce, and garnish with pecans.
Notes
- For best results, ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature.
- Use a water bath to prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
- Drizzle sauces and add toppings just before serving for a fresh presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Turtle Cheesecake, Cheesecake Recipe, Caramel Cheesecake
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