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Turtle Cheesecake

Turtle Cheesecake is a decadent creamy cheesecake recipe layered with homemade chocolate ganache, caramel sauce and chopped pecans!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
9 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 797 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

Graham Cracker Crust:
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  1. 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.
  2. 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:
  1. In a stand mixer beat the cream cheese and sugar then add in the milk until combined.
  2. 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.
  3. Pour filling into pan over the crust and spread evenly.
  4. Place the pan in the water bath and bake for 1 hour.
  5. Turn off the oven, open the door a couple inches to let the heat out gently and let cool for 1 hour.
  6. Remove from oven, discard the foil and refrigerate overnight before serving.
Caramel Sauce:
  1. Add caramels and heavy cream to a microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Melt on 50% power in 30-second increments until smooth and creamy.
  3. Let sit 15 seconds between each time you microwave.
  4. Sprinkle flaky sea salt over caramel sauce if desired.
Chocolate Ganache:
  1. Add chocolate and heavy cream to a bowl and microwave for 1 minute then let sit for 1 minute.
  2. Now let it hang out for 1 minute, then whisk together for 30 seconds.
To Finish:
  1. In a zig zag pattern, add the caramel sauce and chocolate sauce over the cheesecake.
  2. Top with chopped pecans.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.