Chocolate Turtles® Cheesecake I

This turtle-shaped cheesecake is filled with a chocolate ganache made from real Chocolate Turtles®. The perfect dessert for any chocolate lover!

Ingredients

• 2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. In a large bowl, mix together the cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.

3. 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.

4. 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 5.. Pour chocolate batter over pecans in crust.. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes 6., or until filling is set . Loosen cake from edges of pan , but do not remove rim until cooledto prevent top from cracking 7.. Chill in refrigerator for 4 hours 8., or overnight

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 2200
• Fat: 135 g
• Cholesterol: 500 mg
• Sodium: 3600 mg
• Potassium: 1700 mg
• Carbohydrates: 210 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 170 g

Why is it called turtle cheesecake?

The turtle cheesecake got its name due to the caramel, chocolate and pecans that are used to top the pies. These toppings are said to have a similarity in flavor to that of DeMet’s Turtles, which use similar ingredients. The pie usually has a cookie crumb crust and is often made with a custard, mousse or cheesecake filling.

What is a turtle cheese cake?

A turtle cheesecake is a dessert with an Oreo cookie and toasted pecans crust, filled with a chocolate-swirled cheesecake filling and topped with caramel, hot fudge, and more pecans. Try my Turtle Cheesecake Bars for the same great flavors in a dessert bar.

This decadent dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a party or just want to treat yourself! The rich chocolate-swirl filling paired with the crunchy pecan topping makes for a delicious contrast of textures, while the sweet caramel and hot fudge add even more flavor to this already amazing dish.

What is turtle cheesecake ice cream?

Turtle cheesecake ice cream is a rich, creamy dessert made with frozen custard swirled with ribbons of old fashioned salted caramel, chopped Dove® Chocolate pieces, toasted pecan pieces and rich cheesecake pieces.

What is turtle flavor ice cream?

Turtle flavor ice cream is a classic! It begins with creamy Vanilla Fresh Frozen Custard and swirls in ribbons of old fashioned salted caramel, novelty chocolate, and toasted pecan pieces. The result is a delicious, rich, and decadent treat that is sure to please any ice cream lover.

What is in turtle Tracks ice cream?

Turtle Tracks ice cream is a popular flavor of ice cream that contains buttermilk, cream, sugar, and caramel ribbon. The ingredients in the caramel ribbon are corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, sugar, water, butter (cream, salt), buttermilk powder, nonfat milk, pectin, mono & diglycerides, salt, potassium sorbate (preservative), sodium bicarbonate , xanthan gum , and sodium citrate. The other ingredients in Turtle Tracks ice cream are corn syrup and chocolate caramel turtles.