turtle cheesecake recipe

This Turtle Brownie Cheesecake has a brownie bottom, a caramel cheesecake middle and lots of pecans, caramel and chocolate sauce on top! It's a delicious combination of flavors and textures that's perfect for fall!

Turtle Brownie Cheesecake

(168 grams) unsalted butter, melted

(207 grams) sugar

tsp vanilla extract

eggs, room temperature

(98 grams) all purpose flour

tbsp (43 grams) natural unsweetened cocoa

tsp baking powder

tsp salt

gelatin,

tbsp (30 milliliters) cold water, optional

oz (565 grams) cream cheese, room temperature

(104 grams) sugar

(82 grams) brown sugar, unpacked

(180 milliliters) caramel sauce, room temperature

(240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream, cold

(58 grams) powdered sugar

(120 milliliters) heavy whipping cream, cold

tbsp (14 grams) powdered sugar

tbsp (14 grams) natural unsweetened cocoa

Pecans

Chocolate sauce

Caramel sauce

Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Line a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan with parchment paper in the bottom and grease the sides. NOTE: If your springform pan leaks, use a 9-inch cake pan so the brownie batter won’t leak out while baking.
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To make the brownie, combine the melted butter, sugar and vanilla extract in a medium sized bowl.
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Add the eggs and mix until well combined.
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In a separate medium sized bowl combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Slowly add dry ingredients to the egg mixture and mix until well combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 22-26 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
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Allow brownie to sit for 3-5 minutes, then remove to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
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Once the brownie is cool, make the cheesecake. If using the gelatin, sprinkle the powdered gelatin over the cold water in a small bowl. Allow to sit for about 5 minutes, the heat in the microwave until warm and dissolved. Set aside to cool slightly. If not using gelatin, move to next step.
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In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
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If using gelatin, add it to the cream cheese mixture and mix until smooth.
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Add the caramel sauce to the cream cheese mixture and mix until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
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Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
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Place the brownie back into the 9 inch springform pan. Line the sides of the pan with parchment paper that sticks about an inch above the sides of the pan to account for possible overflow.
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Top the brownie with the cheesecake mixture and spread into an even layer, then refrigerate until firm, about 5-6 hours.
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Once firm, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan.
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To make the whipped cream for the top, whip the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and cocoa powder until stiff peaks form. Pip swirls around the edge of the cheesecake and top with pecans.
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Finish cheesecake off with some chopped pecans and chocolate and caramel sauce. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Inspired by turtle chocolates, this Turtle Cheesecake is so creamy and indulgent! Perfect for the holidays or any upcoming dinner parties.

Turtle Cheesecake

chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreo’s)

pecan halves

unsalted butter (melted)

blocks cream cheese (room temperature)

brown sugar ((220 grams))

all-purpose flour (divided (35 grams))

heavy cream

vanilla extract

eggs (room temperature)

chocolate

caramel sauce ((120 milliliters))

pecans

heavy whipping cream

chocolate chips

caramel sauce

Position an oven rack to the lowest level and the rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 325F. Lightly spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.

In a food processor, pulse the sandwich cookies and pecans until finely ground, about 30 seconds. Place in a medium bowl, and stir in the melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Refrigerate while preparing the filling, or at least 30 minutes.

For the Crust:

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and sugar on medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1/4 cup flour, cream, and vanilla. Beat on medium until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition and stopping to scrape down the bowl frequently.

Remove 1 cup of batter, and place in a small bowl. Stir the melted chocolate into the batter.

In another small bowl, whisk together the caramel and the remaining 2 teaspoons of flour. Stir in the chopped pecans. Spread the caramel mixture in an even layer over the cooled crust. Spread the chocolate batter into an even layer over the caramel mixture. Carefully spoon the plain batter over the chocolate filling, and smooth the top. Place on a baking sheet.

Bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Place a large roasting pan or casserole dish on the bottom rack of the oven and carefully fill halfway with the boiling water. Place the cheesecake on the middle rack.

Bake for 75 to 90 minutes or until the edges are pulling away slightly from the sides of the pan and the center wobbles when gently shaken. Cover the cheesecake loosely with foil after 60 minutes if the top appears to be browning too quickly. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack, for 1 hour. Refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 4 hours and up to 2 days.

For the Filling:

In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the cream for 15 to 30 seconds, or until steaming. Add the chocolate chips and let stand for a few minutes. Stir until smooth.

Carefully run a knife around the edge of the pan to release the cheesecake. Remove sides of the pan and transfer the cheesecake to a cake plate. Drizzle the cheesecake with melted chocolate and caramel. Sprinkle with pecans.

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