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Chocolate Surprise Turtle Cheesecake

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Ingredients

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2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup pecans, finely chopped, toasted and divided
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (heaping)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 eggs
1 (14 ounce) package caramels, unwrapped
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted

Nutritional information

607.2
Calories
398 g
Calories From Fat
44.3 g
Total Fat
23.6 g
Saturated Fat
149.2 mg
Cholesterol
357.4 mg
Sodium
48.7 g
Carbs
2.3 g
Dietary Fiber
36.4 g
Sugars
9.7 g
Protein
156g
Serving Size

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Chocolate Surprise Turtle Cheesecake

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    This cheesecake has a surprise layer of chocolate on top of the crust when it is cut. Mmmm, so yummy. I was trying to mimic Johnny Carino's Turtle Cheesecake, but I didn't quite get it right. This still tastes AWESOME, in my opinion, though. I wouldn't bother looking at the nutition info... :) *Note:* Prep time does not include cheesecake cooling or chilling time. Updated 5/12/09 to add: The melted chocolate layer on top of the crust can become quite solid after refrigeration (...not how I envisioned it!), making it difficult to cut. Fudge ice cream topping might be better AND stay ooey-gooey when the cheesecake is cold. If you try this out, let me know what you did and how it works out!

    • 145 min
    • Serves 16
    • Easy

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    Chocolate Surprise Turtle Cheesecake, This cheesecake has a surprise layer of chocolate on top of the crust when it is cut Mmmm, so yummy I was trying to mimic Johnny Carino’s Turtle Cheesecake, but I didn’t quite get it right This still tastes AWESOME, in my opinion, though I wouldn’t bother looking at the nutition info 🙂 *Note:* Prep time does not include cheesecake cooling or chilling time Updated 5/12/09 to add: The melted chocolate layer on top of the crust can become quite solid after refrigeration ( not how I envisioned it!), making it difficult to cut Fudge ice cream topping might be better AND stay ooey-gooey when the cheesecake is cold If you try this out, let me know what you did and how it works out!, oh my this cheesecake hits the spot!!! i made it for a new years party and tons of people loved it! i dont even think i could improve it if i tried! very good!


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Combine Graham Cracker Crumbs, 1/2 Cup of Pecans, and Butter; Blend Well. Press Into the Bottom and 1 Inch Up the Sides of a 10-Inch Springform Pan. Place the Crust in the Refrigerator While Making the Ganache.

    2
    Done

    Combine the 1/2 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream and 2 Tablespoons Butter in a Microwave-Safe Measuring Cup. Heat on High For 30 Seconds, or Until the Butter Melts. Add the Chocolate Chips, and Stir With a Wire Whisk Until Mixture Is Smooth (heating in 20-Second Increments on High, If Necessary).

    3
    Done

    Pour, and Spread, Over the Crust, Within 1 Inch from the Edges of the Pan. Place in the Freezer Until Fudge Is Firm, About 30 Minutes.

    4
    Done

    in a Mixing Bowl, Beat Cream Cheese Until Smooth. Add Sugar and Vanilla; Mix Well. Add Eggs, One at a Time, Beating Well After Each Addition; Do not Over-Mix. Carefully Spread Over the Ganache Filling.

    5
    Done

    Bake, in a Water Bath, at 350 Degrees For 1 Hour and 5 Minutes, or Until Filling Is Almost Set. Let Cheesecake Sit in the Turned-Off Oven For One Hour With the Door Ajar.

    6
    Done

    Remove from the Oven, and Cool, on a Wire Rack, to Room Temperature. Chill in the Refrigerator Overnight.

    7
    Done

    the Next Day, in a Saucepan Over Medium Heat, Melt the Bag of Unwrapped Caramels With 1/3 Cup of Cream, Continuously Stirring Until Smooth. Take Off the Heat, and Cool 5 Minutes. Pour on Top of Cheesecake Within 1 Inch of the Edge.

    8
    Done

    Coat the Sides and Top Edge With Remaining Pecans and Melted Chocolate Drizzled Around the Edge. When Ready to Serve, Cut the Cheesecake With a Hot Knife. (store the Unused Caramel in Fridge as Dipping Sauce For Fruit.).

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