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Turtle Cheesecake

Indulgent Turtle Cheesecake Recipe You’ll Crave Again

This Turtle Cheesecake is a rich dessert featuring cream cheese, caramel, and pecans that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 24 pieces Oreo Cookies Substitute with chocolate graham crackers for variation.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Ensure it's melted for easy mixing.
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt A pinch is sufficient.
Caramel Layer
  • 1 cup Caramel Sauce Can omit salt for a sweeter version.
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans Can substitute with walnuts for a different taste.
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Ensure it’s softened.
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Ensure it’s pure vanilla.
Ganache Topping
  • ¼ cup Light Corn Syrup Can replace with honey.
  • 8 oz Semisweet Chocolate

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your ingredients and equipment.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed Oreo cookies, melted unsalted butter, and salt. Press into the springform pan and freeze for 10 minutes.
  3. Bake the crust for 7 minutes until firm. Let it cool completely.
  4. Mix caramel sauce and chopped pecans together, and spread over the cooled crust. Refrigerate to set.
  5. Beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then heavy cream and vanilla.
  6. Pour cheesecake batter over the caramel layer in the crust. Spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 55-65 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly. Cool in the oven with the door closed for 1 hour.
  8. Allow to cool for about 2 hours, then cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  9. Heat heavy cream and corn syrup until simmering. Stir in semisweet chocolate until smooth. Pour ganache over cheesecake.
  10. Return cheesecake to the refrigerator for an hour to set the ganache. Remove from pan and serve with whipped cream and caramel drizzle.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Allow your Turtle Cheesecake to rest overnight for enhanced flavor and prevent cracks during baking. Use fresh ingredients for the best results.

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