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Caramel Pecan Turtle Cheesecake Recipe

Inspired by Sam and Luca Italian Bistro
Time8h 20m
Serves12

Make Caramel Pecan Turtle Cheesecake Recipe in just 8h 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Desserts

Method

Desserts

1

Make crust

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 0.25 cup granulated sugar, and salt. Stir in melted butter until evenly moistened. Press into a 9-inch springform pan, reaching 1 inch up the sides. Bake 10 minutes; cool on a rack.

2

Prepare filling

In a large mixer, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add 1 cup granulated sugar and beat until incorporated. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time on low speed, mixing just until combined. Drizzle in 0.5 cup caramel sauce in small dollops over the filling; use a knife to swirl into the batter.

3

Bake cheesecake

Wrap the springform pan tightly in foil; place in a larger pan and pour in hot water to reach halfway up the sides (water bath). Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 60-70 minutes, or until the center barely jiggles. Turn off oven and let cheesecake rest in oven 1 hour with door closed.

4

Chill

Remove from water bath, cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight until set.

5

Finish and serve

Toast pecan halves until fragrant. Scatter pecans over the top, sprinkle chocolate chips, and drizzle 0.5 cup caramel sauce over the surface as desired.