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Decadent Homemade Turtle Cheesecake with Salted Caramel Swirl

A decadent slice of turtle cheesecake featuring a marbled chocolate swirl, caramel, and topped with chocolate glaze and chopped pecans.
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Make this rich, creamy Turtle Cheesecake at home. This showstopper dessert features a smooth cream cheese filling, a salted caramel swirl, chocolate elements, and crunchy toasted pecans for an ultimate indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
  • 1 cup salted caramel sauce, divided
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F. Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil to prepare for a water bath.
  2. Make the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar. Mix in melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
  3. Prepare the cheesecake filling: Beat the softened cream cheese with 1 1/2 cups sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until completely smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  4. Beat in the heavy cream until just combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing only until each egg is incorporated. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour two-thirds of the batter over the cooled crust.
  6. Gently swirl in half of the melted chocolate chips and half of the salted caramel sauce into the batter using a knife or skewer.
  7. Pour the remaining batter over the top. Swirl in the remaining chocolate chips and caramel sauce.
  8. Place the foil-wrapped springform pan into a larger roasting pan. Pour hot water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan. This water bath helps prevent cracks.
  9. Bake for 60 to 75 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle.
  10. Turn off the oven, crack the oven door open slightly, and let the cheesecake cool inside the oven for 1 hour. This slow cooling prevents cracking.
  11. Remove the cheesecake from the water bath and foil. Cool completely on a wire rack. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
  12. Before serving, top the chilled cheesecake with the remaining salted caramel sauce and the toasted pecans.

Notes

  • To toast pecans, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5 to 8 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  • For a truly crack-free cheesecake, ensure all your dairy ingredients, especially the eggs and cream cheese, are at true room temperature before mixing.
  • If you prefer a chocolate cookie crust, substitute chocolate wafer crumbs for the graham crackers.

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