Layered Turtle Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Layered Turtle Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup flour; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans; 6 tablespoons cold butter; Filling; 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup flour; 1 teaspoon flour; 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips, melted and cooled; 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping; 1/3 cup chopped pecans; Ganache; 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons chopped pecans; pecan halves, garnish; caramel ice cream topping, garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
6 tablespoons cold butter
Filling
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon flour
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips, melted and cooled
1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
1/3 cup chopped pecans
Ganache
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
pecan halves, garnish
caramel ice cream topping, garnish

1
Wrap a double thickness of foil around a greased 9-inch springform pan.
2
Combine flour, brown sugar, and pecans; cut in butter till crumbly. Press into bottom of pan. Place pan on baking sheet, bake at 325 degrees for 12-15 minutes or till set. Cool on wire rack.
3
Beat cream cheese and sugars till smooth. Beat in 1/4 cup flour, cream and vanilla. Add eggs, beat on low speed just till combined. Remove 1 cup batter to a small bowl; stir in melted chocolate until blended. Spread over crust.
4
Combine caramel topping and remaining flour; stir in pecans. Drop by tablespoonfuls over chocolate batter. Top with remaining batter. Place springform pan in large baking pan, add 1 inch of hot water to larger pan.
5
Bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove pan from waterbath. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
6
For ganache, place chips in a small bowl. In a small pan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chips; whisk until smooth. Cool slightly, stirring constantly. Spread over cheesecake. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Refrigerate until set. Garnish with pecan halves and additional caramel topping if desired.

1637

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

151

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup flour, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans, 6 tablespoons cold butter, and more.

Yes, Layered Turtle Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Layered Turtle Cheesecake

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