Turtle Cheesecake
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Turtle Cheesecake is a decadent creamy cheesecake recipe layered with homemade chocolate ganache, caramel sauce and chopped pecans!
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Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs , 12 full crackers
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup pecans , finely chopped
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted
Cheesecake:
- 32 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup flour
Caramel Sauce:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream , at room temperature
- 1 cup caramels , unwrapped
Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
To Finish:
- 1 cup pecans , chopped
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Instructions
Graham Cracker Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and wrap a 9 inch springform pan in a large piece of foil to protect from the water bath and a large pan of water you can set the springform pan in to bake.
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, pecans and melted butter and press into the bottom of the springform pan and 1 inch up the sides.
Cheesecake:
- In a stand mixer beat the cream cheese and sugar then add in the milk until combined.
- Add in the eggs one at a time until fully combined then add in the sour cream, vanilla and flour until combined before pouring into the springform pan.
- Pour filling into pan over the crust and spread evenly.
- Place the pan in the water bath and bake for 1 hour.
- Turn off the oven, open the door a couple inches to let the heat out gently and let cool for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven, discard the foil and refrigerate overnight before serving.
Caramel Sauce:
- Add caramels and heavy cream to a microwave-safe bowl.
- Melt on 50% power in 30-second increments until smooth and creamy.
- Let sit 15 seconds between each time you microwave.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt over caramel sauce if desired.
Chocolate Ganache:
- Add chocolate and heavy cream to a bowl and microwave for 1 minute then let sit for 1 minute.
- Now let it hang out for 1 minute, then whisk together for 30 seconds.
To Finish:
- In a zig zag pattern, add the caramel sauce and chocolate sauce over the cheesecake.
- Top with chopped pecans.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
797kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
74g
(25%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
51g
(78%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
435mg
(18%)
Potassium
488mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
59g
(118%)
Vitamin A
1286IU
(26%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
235mg
(24%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 797 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 797kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 435mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 488mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 59g | 118% |
| Vitamin A | 1286IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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