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Layered Turtle Cheesecake Recipe

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After receiving a request for a special turtle cheesecake and not finding a good recipe, I created my own. Everyone is thrilled with the results and this cheesecake remains a favorite at the coffee shop where I work. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

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Layered Turtle Cheesecake Recipe

Prep: 40 min. Bake: 1-1/4 hours + chilling

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour, divided
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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
Additional caramel ice cream topping, optional

Directions

Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan.
In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and pecans; cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 12-15 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Beat in 1/4 cup flour, cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Remove 1 cup batter to a small bowl; stir in melted chocolate. Spread over crust.
In another bowl, mix caramel topping and remaining flour; stir in pecans. Drop by tablespoonfuls over chocolate batter. Top with remaining batter. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
Bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath; remove foil. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight.
For ganache, place chips in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chips; whisk until smooth. Cool slightly, stirring occasionally.
Remove sides of springform pan. Spread ganache over cheesecake; sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate until set. If desired, drizzle with additional caramel topping before serving. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 slice (calculated without additional caramel topping) equals 664 calories, 46 g fat (25 g saturated fat), 182 mg cholesterol, 330 mg sodium, 55 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 11 g protein.

Originally published as Layered Turtle Cheesecake in Taste of Home October/November 2009, p88

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Reviewed on May. 19, 2013 by KailinJustCooking

I am not a cook or a girl that bakes but I tried this and oh my goodness it was so amazing!!! It is a lot of stops but I didnt find it complicated at all(and again I am not a cook!). I did replace Pecans with Hazelnut because I do not enjoy pecans and it was absolutely to die for... I remember my family saying they were glad we didnt go to the cheesecake factory! lol.. Awesome!!

Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2012 by JennTats

I have made many cheesecake recipes but this was the best this year! It's worth the work and I wouldn't change a thing unless you wanted to make your own caramel sauce but you don't have to taste great both ways!

Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2012 by Danerlea

I used hot fudge and caramel ice cream topping to make the recipe a little easier and it tasted great. Very rich- you can only eat a little at a time but it's so delicious!

Reviewed on Nov. 06, 2012 by jessicare

This is absolutely awesome!! A bit of work involved but totally worth it! Thank you for sharing

Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2012 by dmetroll

I have made many different kinds of cheesecake and this one is by far the best. Lots of flavor! The crust is great too!

Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2012 by amcpike

I loved the crust on this. The nuts give it a nice variation. I make regular NY style cheesecake often and this was a nice change of pace. The family really liked it.

Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2012 by dgmenm6

Simply amazing!

Reviewed on Oct. 01, 2012 by lefty11

WOW! This was the first cheesecake I have ever baked and it was phenomenal! Any advice on how this could be made into cupcakes?

Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2012 by armywife2003

I make treats for my husband's soldiers all the time. But this one was different. My husband told me that he left the room, after saving some for himself of course, for his break, and when he came back five to then minutes later it was gone. All of them LOVED it. I will definately be making this again. You have a gift, and if you create another recipe definately share. Thanks!

Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2012 by JSipp

I had looked everywhere for a turtle cheesecake and when i found out how good this one was i kept it close. Absolutely amazing.

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