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Caramel Turtle Cheesecake

A rich and creamy caramel turtle cheesecake featuring an Oreo pecan crust, a smooth caramel cheesecake filling, and a decadent topping of pecans, caramel, and melted chocolate.

  • Total Time: 5 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • 24 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
  • 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus more for swirling and topping
  • 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Mix Oreo cookie crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  3. Bake crust for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the crust.
  4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  6. Pour half of the cheesecake batter over the crust and pecans.
  7. Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the batter and swirl gently with a knife.
  8. Pour remaining cheesecake batter on top and repeat caramel drizzle and swirl.
  9. Bake cheesecake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  11. Before serving, top cheesecake with additional pecans, caramel sauce, and melted chocolate.

Notes

For best results, use homemade salted caramel sauce to enhance the flavor. Allow the cheesecake to chill thoroughly to achieve a smooth, creamy texture. Toast pecans lightly for extra crunch and flavor.

  • Author: Sophie Lane
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg