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Turtle Cheesecake

Delicious Turtle Cheesecake topped with caramel, chocolate ganache, and pecans.
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A no-fuss Turtle Cheesecake recipe featuring a creamy filling, chocolate crust, ribbons of caramel, and crunchy pecans, perfect for home bakers.

Ingredients

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  • 24 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 5 tablespoons melted butter
  • 3 tablespoons caramel sauce
  • 6 ounces melted chocolate or ganache
  • 1 cup pecans, lightly toasted
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prep the pan: Wrap the outside of your springform pan in 2 layers of foil to keep water out and lightly grease inside.
  2. Make the crust: Mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter and a pinch of salt. Press into the pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8 minutes. Cool while you make the filling.
  3. Blend the filling: Beat cream cheese with sugar on low. Add sour cream, vanilla, and eggs, mixing just to combine.
  4. Layer and swirl: Pour half the batter over the crust, drizzle with caramel, swirl gently, add remaining batter, and smooth the top.
  5. Water bath: Place the pan in a larger roasting pan, add hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides, and bake at 325°F (165°C) for 55 to 70 minutes until the center still jiggles.
  6. Cool slowly: Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let it rest for 30 minutes, then move to a rack to cool before chilling for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  7. Finish with toppings: Spread or drizzle caramel and melted chocolate over the top, then add toasted pecans and a pinch of flaky salt.

Notes

Cheesecake can be made a day ahead and topped just before serving. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.

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