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Ultimate Baked Turtle Cheesecake with Salted Caramel Swirl

A decadent slice of turtle cheesecake featuring a dark crust, creamy filling, caramel swirls, chocolate drizzle, and pecans.
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Make this rich, creamy baked Turtle Cheesecake featuring a pecan crust, chocolate, salted caramel swirl, and toasted pecans. This recipe provides clear steps for an indulgent dessert perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
  • 1 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup pecan halves, toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  2. Prepare the crust: Mix chocolate wafer crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  3. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1 1/2 cups sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined after each addition. Mix in the sour cream.
  4. Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust. Drizzle half of the melted chocolate chips and half of the salted caramel sauce over the batter. Gently swirl with a knife.
  5. Pour the remaining cream cheese mixture over the top. Repeat the drizzle and swirl with the remaining chocolate chips and caramel sauce. Sprinkle half of the toasted pecans over the top.
  6. Place the foil-wrapped springform pan into a larger roasting pan. Carefully pour hot water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan (this creates a water bath).
  7. Bake for 60 to 75 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly.
  8. Turn off the oven, prop the door open slightly, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
  9. Remove the cheesecake from the water bath and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Once cool, cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
  10. Before serving, top the chilled cheesecake with the remaining toasted pecans and an extra drizzle of salted caramel sauce, if desired. Release the springform sides carefully.

Notes

  • For a clean release, run a thin knife around the edge of the cheesecake before releasing the springform sides.
  • To toast pecans, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5 to 8 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  • If you prefer a no-bake version, skip the oven steps. Chill the crust for 30 minutes. Mix the filling ingredients (omitting eggs and sour cream, using 1 cup heavy cream whipped to stiff peaks instead of sour cream), pour over the crust, and chill for 8 hours.

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