Chocolate Turtles Cheesecake I Recipes

CHOCOLATE TURTLE CHEESECAKE

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.

PHILLY CHOCOLATE TURTLES® CHEESECAKE

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.

CHOCOLATE TURTLES® CHEESECAKE I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, mix together the cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
• In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt the caramels with the evaporated milk. Heat and stir frequently until smooth. Pour caramel sauce into crust, and top with pecans.
• In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla; beat well until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Melt the chocolate, and blend into cream cheese mixture. Pour chocolate batter over pecans.
• Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until filling is set. Loosen cake from the edges of pan, but do not remove rim until cooled to prevent the top from cracking. Chill in refrigerator for 4 hours, or overnight.

CHOCOLATE TURTLE CHEESECAKE

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.

ULTIMATE TURTLE CHEESECAKE

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.

2-DAY TURTLE CHEESECAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the chocolate cookie rounds: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, mix together the cocoa powder, flour, and sugar.
• Add the butter and mash with a fork into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Add the egg and vanilla and stir until a soft dough comes together. Add the salt and stir to incorporate.
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until it comes together in a soft ball, adding more flour as needed.
• Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• On a surface dusted with powdered sugar, roll out the dough with a rolling pin to a ⅛-inch (3 mm) thick round. Cut the dough into about 8 3-inch rounds. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake the rounds for 15 minutes, or until dry looking and firm. Let cool for 10 minutes.
• Make the chocolate crust: Wrap the bottom of an 8-inch (20 cm) springform pan with foil.
• Transfer the cooled cookie rounds to a food processor and pulse until broken down into coarse crumbs.
• Add the powdered sugar and pulse to incorporate. Add the melted butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
• Transfer the crumbs to the prepared pan and press evenly against the bottom. Chill the crust in the refrigerator until ready to fill.
• Make the dark caramel sauce: Add the sugar to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar melts into a thick, amber-colored liquid, 3-5 minutes. Do not let the sugar burn.
• Add the butter and whisk until completely melted.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and slowly add the heavy cream. Let the mixture boil for 1 minute, then add vanilla and stir to incorporate. Transfer the caramel to a heatproof bowl and let cool to room temperature.
• Make the filling: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the cream cheese and beat until smooth. Add the sour cream and beat to combine, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the sugar and beat to incorporate. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating to incorporate each addition before adding the next. Add the vanilla and white chocolate and beat to combine.
• Add the melted chocolate to a medium bowl. Add ½ cup (145 G) of the caramel sauce to a separate medium bowl, reserving the remaining caramel sauce for serving. Add 2 cups (550 G) of the cheesecake filling to each bowl and stir with a rubber spatula until well combined.
• Pour the chocolate layer into the center of the prepared pan and smooth into an even layer. Slowly pour the caramel layer over the chocolate layer and smooth the top. Slowly pour the white chocolate layer over the caramel layer and smooth the top.
• Set the springform pan in a large roasting pan. Carefully pour in boiling water, taking care not to splash into the cheesecake, until it reaches about 1 inch (2 ½ cm) up the sides of the springform pan.
• Carefully transfer the roasting pan to the oven and bake the cheesecake for about 2 hours, or until set.
• Remove the cheesecake from the oven. Carefully lift the springform pan from the water bath. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill overnight.
• Make the candied pecans: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium pan over medium-high heat, combine the water, sugar, and corn syrup. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until glossy. Add the pecans and cook, stirring constantly, until glazed, 2-3 minutes.
• Pour the pecans onto the prepared pan and separate so they don't clump together. Let cool completely.
• To assemble, unwrap the foil from the springform pan and release the springform.
• Warm the reserved caramel sauce.
• Drizzle the melted chocolate on top of the cheesecake in a zigzag pattern. Sprinkle the candied pecans on top. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the pecans in the opposite direction of the chocolate.
• Slice and serve.
• Enjoy!

LAYERED TURTLE CHEESECAKE

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.

LOW-CARB CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESECAKE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, whisk flour and sugar substitute. In another bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter and vanilla until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., For cheesecake layer, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar substitute until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add egg; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with white and chocolate baking chips. For crumble layer, mix almond flour and sugar substitute. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over chips., Bake until center is just set and edges are golden brown, 40-45 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours or overnight before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.