🍫🐢 Turtle Brownie Cheesecake

Here’s a showstopping Turtle Brownie Cheesecake recipe — a rich fusion of fudgy brownies, creamy cheesecake, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans, all topped with a chocolate drizzle. It’s indulgent, decadent, and a perfect celebration dessert!

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🍫🐢 Turtle Brownie Cheesecake

🍽 Servings: 12

⏱ Time: ~1 hr prep + 1 hr bake + chilling overnight

🧑‍🍳 Difficulty: Medium

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🔹 Components:

1. Fudgy Brownie Base

2. Creamy Cheesecake Layer

3. Turtle Toppings: Caramel, Pecans, Chocolate Ganache

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🟫 1. Brownie Base

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment on the bottom, lightly grease the sides.

2. In a saucepan, melt butter and chocolate together over low heat. Remove from heat.

3. Stir in sugars, then eggs, and vanilla.

4. Mix in flour, cocoa, and salt until just combined.

5. Spread evenly into the springform pan and bake for 15–18 minutes — just until set but still fudgy. Cool slightly.

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🍰 2. Cheesecake Layer

Ingredients:

• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 3 large eggs

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

2. Add eggs one at a time, scraping bowl.

3. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and salt until just combined.

4. Pour gently over the slightly cooled brownie base.

5. Tap the pan to remove air bubbles.

Bake:

• Place pan in a water bath or wrap bottom in foil and bake at 300°F (150°C) for 50–60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.

• Cool completely, then chill at least 6 hours or overnight.

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🍯 3. Turtle Toppings

🥜 Caramel-Pecan Topping:

• 1/2 cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)

• 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans

• Pinch of flaky salt (optional)

Instructions:

1. Once cheesecake is fully chilled, spread caramel sauce over the top.

2. Sprinkle pecans evenly.

3. Add a light sprinkle of sea salt if desired.

🍫 Chocolate Ganache Drizzle:

• 1/4 cup heavy cream

• 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Heat cream until just simmering, pour over chocolate chips.

2. Let sit 1 min, then stir until smooth.

3. Drizzle over caramel and pecans.

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🔹 Optional Garnish:

• Extra pecan halves

• Caramel drizzle along the plate

• Whipped cream rosettes on each slice

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🔸 Storage:

• Refrigerate covered for up to 4–5 days.

• Freezes well for up to 1 month (without toppings).

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Would you like this adapted into mini cheesecakes, a gluten-free version, or with a chocolate ganache layer baked inside the cheesecake?