Indulge in the symphony of flavors with the Ultimate Chocolate Turtles Cheesecake, a heavenly dessert that combines the richness of chocolate, the smoothness of cheesecake, and the delightful crunch of pecans. Picture layers of creamy chocolate cheesecake nestled atop a bed of chewy chocolate chip cookie crust, adorned with decadent chocolate ganache and crowned with an assortment of delectable chocolate turtles. This recipe also includes variations to satisfy every palate, from a classic chocolate cheesecake to a luscious white chocolate version. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones captivated from the first bite.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
TURTLES® CHEESECAKE
Pecans, caramel and chocolate all wrapped up in a decadent cheesecake batter, what could be better?
Provided by Kevin Ryan
Categories Desserts Cakes Cheesecake Recipes Chocolate Cheesecake Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter one 9 inch springform pan.
- Toast the pecans at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 6 minutes. Remove pecans and set aside. Leave oven at 350 degrees C (175 degrees C). In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter.
- Combine vanilla wafer crumbs with the melted butter then press into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Place the pan onto a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove and allow to cool.
- In a double boiler, or a bowl set over barely simmering water, melt the caramels in the evaporated milk. Stir until smooth. Pour this over the cooled crust. Sprinkle the nuts over the top.
- In a bowl, combine the cheese, sugar, and vanilla and beat until smooth, scraping down the bowl several times. Add the eggs, one at a time and beat until smooth. Melt the chocolate chips in the double boiler and mix into the cheese mixture. Pour the batter over the caramel layer.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes or until barely set. Chill over night in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 670.7 calories, Carbohydrate 63.3 g, Cholesterol 113.5 mg, Fat 44.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 20.8 g, Sodium 363.2 mg, Sugar 35.3 g
ULTIMATE TURTLE CHEESECAKE
Creamy cheesecake. Chocolate sandwich cookie crust. Chocolate-caramel drizzle. A dash of pecans. Be sure to save yourself a piece, because this is gonna go fast.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 6h20m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F.
- Combine cookie crumbs and butter; press onto bottom and 1-1/2 inches up side of 9-inch springform pan.
- Microwave caramels and milk in small microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 to 3 min. or until caramels are completely melted, stirring every 30 sec. Stir in nuts. Pour half the caramel mixture into crust. Refrigerate 10 min. Refrigerate remaining caramel mixture for later use.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over caramel layer in crust.
- Bake 1 hour 5 min. to 1 hour 10 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate 4 hours.
- Microwave reserved caramel mixture 1 min.; stir. Pour over cheesecake. Melt chocolate as directed on package; drizzle over cheesecake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, TransFat 0.5 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g
CHOCOLATE TURTLE CHEESECAKE
I always get compliments when I whip up this rich little cheesecake. With layers of caramel, chocolate and vanilla, it's an instant classic. -Erin Byrd, Springfield, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 4-in. springform pan., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Spread half of mixture into crust. Stir fudge topping into remaining batter; gently spread over cream cheese layer. Place pan on a baking sheet., Bake at 350° until center is almost set, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer., Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Drizzle caramel topping over cheesecake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Fat 34g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 137mg cholesterol, Sodium 462mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
LAYERED TURTLE CHEESECAKE
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
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 664 calories, Fat 46g fat (25g saturated fat), Cholesterol 182mg cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
PHILLY CHOCOLATE TURTLES® CHEESECAKE
This heavenly cheesecake is layered with caramel and chocolate and served up in a toasted pecan crust.
Provided by Philadelphia
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Cooking with Philly Canada
Time 5h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Cover bottom of 9 inch springform pan with parchment paper. Combine chopped pecans, margarine and 2 tablespoon sugar; press onto bottom of pan. Microwave caramels and milk in microwaveable bowl on MEDIUM 4 to 5 minutes or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring every 2 minutes. Spread over crust to within 1 inch of edge; cool.
- Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Stir in chocolate; pour over caramel layer.
- Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until centre is almost set. Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate 4 hours. Sprinkle with pecans halves just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 262.8 mg, Sugar 29.5 g
OREO ULTIMATE TURTLES® CHEESECAKE
When we say 'ultimate,' we mean it. This delectable cheesecake boasts an OREO Cookie crust topped with a nutty layer of caramel and a classic cheesecake filling. Drizzles of melted chocolate and caramel-pecan sauce finish it off in style.
Provided by Oreo
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips OREO®
Time 6h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Mix cookie crumbs and butter; press onto bottom and 2 inches up side of 9-inch springform pan.
- Microwave caramels and milk in a microwaveable bowl on high for 3 minutes or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after each minute. Stir in nuts; pour half into crust. Refrigerate 10 minutes. Refrigerate remaining caramel mixture for later use.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over caramel layer in crust.
- Bake 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 10 minutes or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate 4 hours.
- Microwave reserved caramel mixture 1 minute; stir. Pour over cheesecake. Melt chocolate; drizzle over cheesecake.
CHOCOLATE TURTLE CHEESECAKE
Love chocolate turtle cake? Love cheesecake? We thought so. (Who doesn't?) This one's for you-and 15 lucky friends and family members.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Dairy
Time 5h50m
Yield Makes 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325ºF.
- Mix wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup nuts and butter; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Microwave caramels and milk in microwaveable bowl on MEDIUM (50%) 4 to 5 min. or until caramels are melted and mixture is well blended, stirring every 2 min. Pour over crust; spread to within 1 inch of edge. Cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar with mixer until blended. Add sour cream; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Melt 7 oz. chocolate. Stir into cream cheese batter; pour over caramel layer.
- Bake 45 to 50 min. or until center is almost set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 4 hours. Sprinkle with remaining nuts just before serving. Melt remaining chocolate; drizzle over cheesecake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Fat 38 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, TransFat 1.5 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g
CHOCOLATE TURTLE CHEESECAKE
An elderly client of my husband used to travel to Toronto at least once a year and he always brought my daughters a bag of chocolate turtles as a present. After he passed away I adopted this recipe to remember him by. My girls call this Marvin's Cheesecake.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Cheesecake
Time 1h5m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine crumbs and margarine, press onto bottom and sides of 9-inch spring- form pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
- In 1 1/2 quart heavy saucepan, melt caramels with milk over low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth.
- Pour over crust.
- Top with pecans.
- Combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Blend in chocolate, pour over pecans.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes.
- Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan.
- Chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.3, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 58.8, Sodium 307.6, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 26.6, Protein 6.3
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
- To ensure the cheesecake sets properly, make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients.
- Don't overbeat the cheesecake batter, as this can cause it to become dense and crumbly.
- Bake the cheesecake in a water bath to prevent it from cracking.
- Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving, or overnight for the best results.
- When making the chocolate ganache, use good-quality chocolate and heavy cream for the best flavor.
- To make the caramel sauce, use a heavy-bottomed saucepan and stir the sugar constantly to prevent it from burning.
- When assembling the turtles, place them on a sheet of parchment paper to prevent them from sticking.
- Store the turtles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Conclusion:
The ultimate chocolate turtles cheesecake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor, creamy cheesecake filling, and crunchy caramel sauce, this cheesecake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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