Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Turtle Cheesecake, featuring a rich chocolate filling, a buttery graham cracker crust, and a delightful layer of caramel sauce and pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (414g) sugar
- 1/2 cup (112g) salted Challenge butter
- room temperature
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
- 5 tbsp (41g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (28g) pecan chips
- 2 cups (268g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (112g) salted Challenge butter
- melted
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (28g) pecan chips
- 4 oz (2/3 cup | 116g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 6 tbsp (90ml) heavy whipping cream
- 24 oz (678g) Challenge cream cheese
- room temperature
- 1 cup (144g) light brown sugar
- 3 tbsp (24g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (230g) sour cream
- 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 2 oz (1/3 cup | 58g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tbsp (45ml) heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar to make the crust. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a saucepan, cook sugar over medium heat until it melts and turns amber. Remove from heat; add butter and heavy cream, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool.
- In another bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips with 6 tablespoons of heavy cream and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and light brown sugar until smooth. Add flour, sour cream, and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low until just combined. Stir in melted chocolate and pecan chips.
- Pour the filling into the crust and bake for 30 minutes or until the center is set. Allow to cool.
- Drizzle with cooled caramel sauce and refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
- For the chocolate drizzle, melt 2 oz of semi-sweet chocolate chips with 3 tablespoons of heavy cream, stir until smooth, and drizzle over the cheesecake before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing. Allow the cheesecake to chill completely for improved texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 690 kcal
- Sugar: 42 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 26 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg
Keywords: Turtle Cheesecake, cheesecake recipe, dessert, American dessert