Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsGarozzo's Overland ParkTurtle Cheesecake Recipe

Turtle Cheesecake Recipe

Time3h
Serves12

per piece

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Ingredients

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Crust

Cheesecake Filling

Topping

Method

Crust Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Crust Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well combined.

  3. 3

    Form Crust

    Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer.

  4. 4

    Bake Crust

    Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.

Cheesecake Filling Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare Cream Cheese

    In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

  2. 6

    Add Sugar and Sour Cream

    Add the granulated sugar and sour cream to the cream cheese, mixing until well blended.

  3. 7

    Incorporate Vanilla and Eggs

    Add the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the batter is smooth.

  4. 8

    Pour Filling into Crust

    Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.

Baking and Cooling

  1. 9

    Bake Cheesecake

    Bake the cheesecake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and only slightly jiggly.

  2. 10

    Cool Cheesecake

    Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour with the door slightly ajar.

  3. 11

    Refrigerate

    Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Topping Preparation

  1. 12

    Prepare Toppings

    Before serving, drizzle the caramel and chocolate sauces over the top of the cheesecake. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.

  2. 13

    Serve

    Slice the cheesecake into pieces and serve chilled.

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