Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Turtle Cheesecake, a delightful combination of chocolate, caramel, and pecans swirled into a creamy cheesecake filling. Perfect for special occasions or holiday gatherings, this dessert is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus more for drizzling
- 1 cup chopped pecans, divided
For Garnish:
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F and lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare the Crust: Combine chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Divide the batter, mix in melted chocolate to one half, and layer over crust.
- Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes until set. Cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Drizzle with caramel sauce, sprinkle with pecans, and garnish with whipped cream.
Notes
- To prevent cracking, bake the cheesecake in a water bath or place a pan of hot water on the rack below.
- This cheesecake can be made ahead and frozen for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
