Turtle Cheesecake
A luxurious dessert combining creamy cheesecake, rich chocolate, sweet caramel, and crunchy pecans, perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 packages (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
Making the filling
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Blend in sour cream until fully combined.
- Divide the batter in half. Mix one half with melted chocolate chips.
- Pour the chocolate batter over the crust, followed by the plain batter.
Baking
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool.
Serving
- Drizzle caramel sauce and sprinkle pecans on top before serving.
- Serve turtle cheesecake chilled. Slice it into pieces and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth batter. Use a springform pan for easy removal of the cheesecake. Let the cheesecake cool completely before adding the toppings to prevent melting. You can add a layer of chocolate ganache for extra chocolate flavor or use walnuts instead of pecans for a different crunch.