"Laurels Turtle Cheesecake" is a decadent and indulgent dessert that combines a creamy cheesecake filling with a rich chocolate ganache and a buttery graham cracker crust. This luxurious treat is perfect for any special occasion, and is sure to impress your family and friends. The combination of flavors and textures in this cheesecake is simply irresistible, and it's sure to become a favorite in your recipe box.
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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.
TURTLE CHEESECAKE
" A finalist in the 2001 Nestle Toll House Share the Very Best recipe contest, this dessert was submitted by Audra Burtch of Chandler, Arizona. This family favorite is a marbled cheesecake topped with a decadent combination of pecans, chocolate morsels and caramel and chocolate syrups. "
Provided by Steve P.
Categories Cheesecake
Time 2h
Yield 1 nine inch spingform cake, 14 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- PREHEAT oven to 300 degrees F.
- Grease 9-inch springform pan.
- COMBINE crumbs and butter in medium bowl.
- Press onto bottom and 1 inch up side of prepared pan.
- BEAT cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk in large mixer bowl until smooth.
- Add sugar, eggs, lime juice and vanilla extract; beat until combined.
- Microwave morsels in medium, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; stir.
- Morsels may retain some of their shape.
- If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted.
- Stir 2 cups of cheesecake batter into melted morsels; mix well.
- Alternately spoon batters into crust, beginning and ending with yellow batter.
- BAKE for 1 hour 10 to 15 minutes or until edge is set and center moves slightly.
- Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes; run knife around edge of cheesecake.
- Cool completely.
- Drizzle Nesquik and caramel syrup over cheesecake.
- Sprinkle with pecans and mini morsels.
- Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
- Remove side of pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.5, Fat 33.9, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 114.7, Sodium 268, Carbohydrate 42.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 36.9, Protein 7.9
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
TURTLE CHEESECAKE - QUICK AND EASY
I bought a frozen assortment pack of cheesecake bites that included a turtle cheesecake that I just love!! So I made this recipe to replicate the one from Lawlers, but in a whole cheesecake. Prep time does not include cooling and refrigeration time.
Provided by diner524
Categories Cheesecake
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla on medium speed until well blended.
- Add eggs; mix just until blended and pour into Oreo pie crust.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until center is about set.
- Cool for 45-60 minutes.
- While cooling, microwave caramels and milk for 3 minutes on high or until melted. Pour caramel over cooled cheesecake.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips and pecans on cake.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 684.4, Fat 49.1, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 112.1, Sodium 453.3, Carbohydrate 57.2, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 41.7, Protein 10
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
LAUREL'S TURTLE CHEESECAKE
Wow, this is a cheesecake! The cheesecake itself is nice and creamy. The cookie crust has a layer of caramel and nuts which gives you that turtle flavor in every bite. Drizzled with more caramel, nuts, and chocolate, this is one decadent cheesecake recipe.
Provided by Ann Simmons @AngelJasonsMom
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Mix crumbs and butter.
- Press onto bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes.
- Microwave caramels and milk in small bowl on high for 4 - 5 minutes or until melted. Stirring every minute.
- Pour over crust.
- Top with pecans and chocolate chips.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until well blended.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Blend in vanilla. Pour over pecans and chocolate chips.
- Place pan on cookie sheet. Bake 45 minutes.
- Loosen cake from rim of pan. Cool before removing rim of pan. Keep refrigerated.
- Optional. Garnish with 1/2 cup each of chocolate & caramel syrups, 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, 1/2 cup chopped pecans and whipped cream.
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
MINI TURTLE CHEESECAKES RECIPE
These Mini Turtle Cheesecakes are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. If you are a cheesecake fan, I highly recommend giving these mini cheesecakes a try.
Provided by Steph Loaiza
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine crushed Oreos and melted butter, and press mixture in the bottom of each liner.
- In another bowl mix together cream cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice until light and fluffy. Spoon the cream cheese mixture into each liner, filling it almost to the top.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Let cool completely, and then refrigerate for at least an hour. Top each with pecan halves, and drizzle with fudge and caramel toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 112 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
Tips:
- Use high-quality cream cheese for a smooth and rich cheesecake.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients.
- Use a springform pan for easy removal of the cheesecake.
- Bake the cheesecake in a water bath to prevent cracks.
- Do not overbake the cheesecake. It should be slightly jiggly in the center when done.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving.
- Top the cheesecake with your favorite toppings, such as fresh fruit, chocolate chips, or caramel sauce.
- Store the cheesecake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Laurel's Turtle Cheesecake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture, rich flavor, and variety of topping options, this cheesecake is sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced baker, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give Laurel's Turtle Cheesecake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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