Turtle Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- 2
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well combined and crumbly.
- 3
Form Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer.
- 4
Bake Crust
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.
Cheesecake Filling Preparation
- 5
Beat Cream Cheese
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add granulated sugar and sour cream, mixing until fully incorporated.
- 7
Add Vanilla and Eggs
Mix in vanilla extract. Then add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- 8
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan, spreading it evenly.
- 9
Bake Cheesecake
Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly jiggles. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
- 10
Cool and Chill
Remove from oven and allow to cool at room temperature. Once cool, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Topping Preparation
- 11
Prepare Topping
Once the cheesecake has chilled, drizzle caramel sauce and chocolate sauce over the top.
- 12
Add Pecans
Sprinkle chopped pecans generously over the caramel and chocolate sauces.