Turtle Cheesecake Recipe
This Turtle Cheesecake is the perfect mix of creamy and crunchy. The caramel, pecans, and chocolate give it an amazing finish. It’s easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Serve it once, and you’ll be asked for it again.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 ½ cups crushed chocolate cookie crumbs
- ¼ cup melted butter
Cheesecake Filling
- 3 blocks 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
Toppings
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- ½ cup chocolate sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease the springform pan.
- Mix cookie crumbs and butter. Press into pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes. Set aside.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and mix until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time. Mix gently.
- Stir in vanilla and sour cream.
- Pour filling over baked crust. Smooth the top.
- Place pan on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes until center is set.
- Turn off oven. Leave cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven. Cool at room temperature.
- Chill in the fridge overnight.
- Top with caramel, chocolate, and chopped pecans.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for smooth texture.
- Don’t overmix to avoid cracks.
- Bake with a pan of water for even cooking.
- Let it cool slowly to prevent sinking.
- Use real caramel for best taste and texture