Best 8 Laurels Turtle Cheesecake Recipes

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"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.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LAYERED TURTLE CHEESECAKE



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

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 large eggs, room temperature, 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

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



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" 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

1 3/4 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, melted
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
2 tablespoons caramel sundae syrup or 2 tablespoons ice cream topping
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/4 cup nestle toll house miniature semisweet chocolate chips

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



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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

2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
14 ounces individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup chopped pecans
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 eggs
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

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



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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

1 chocolate wafer pie crust, store bought (I bought Oreo)
16 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
6 ounces pecans, toasted and chopped
7 ounces caramel candies (half of a bag)
1/4 cup milk
1/3 cup mini chocolate chip

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



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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

24 vanilla creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed (about 2-1/2 cups)
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
1 pkg. (11 oz.) KRAFT Caramels
6 Tbsp. milk
1 cup chopped pecans
3 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. vanilla
3 eggs
2 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate

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



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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

CRUST LAYER
2 cup(s) cookie crumbs (chocolate or vanilla wafer)
6 tablespoon(s) butter or margerine
14 ounce(s) bag of caramels
1 can(s) evaporated milk (5 oz)
1 cup(s) chopped pecans
1/2 cup(s) semi-sweet chocolate chips
CHEESECAKE FILLING
2 package(s) cream cheese, softened (8oz each)
1/2 cup(s) sugar
2 - eggs
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
GARNISH
1/2 cup(s) chocolate ice syrup for garnish (optional)
1/2 cup(s) caramel ice cream syrup for garnish (optional)
1/2 cup(s) chopped pecans for garnish. (optional)
1/2 cup(s) semi-sweet chocolate chips for garnish. (optional)
- whipped cream for garnish (can use Cool Whip; optional)

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



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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

1 ¼ cups finely chopped toasted pecans
2 tablespoons non-hydrogenated margarine, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
32 piece (blank)s KRAFT Caramels, chopped
3 tablespoons milk
3 (250 g) packages PHILADELPHIA Brick Cream Cheese, softened
¾ cup white sugar
3 large eggs eggs
1 (8 ounce) package BAKERS Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted, cooled slightly
½ cup pecan halves, toasted

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



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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

18 oreos (finely crushed)
3 Tablespoons butter (melted)
16 ounces cream cheese (2 ( 8 ounce) packages, softened)
2 eggs
¾ cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ cup pecan halves
1 cup fudge topping
1 cup caramel topping
48 mini muffin liners

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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