Oh my goodness! If you’re looking for a tasty dessert then you have to try this Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake Recipe! It’s so easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients. Plus, it’s the perfect size for individual servings. I’m sure you’ll love it as much as I do!
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Why This Recipe Works
- Simple: This Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake is easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients
- Just Right: It’s the perfect size for individual servings
- Tasty: The perfect combination of sweet and savory flavors!
🥘 Ingredients
- Chocolate Biscuit Crumbs: Chocolate Cookie pieces make a yummy crunchy, chocolatey base for your cheesecake. They set the stage for tasty flavors that go great with the cheesecake filling.
- Sugar: Adds sweetness to balance the richness of the other ingredients.
- Butter: Helps bind the biscuit crumbs together to form a solid base and adds a creamy, rich flavor to the cheesecake.
- Pecans: Add a delightful crunch and a nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with the sweet caramel and chocolate.
- Caramel Pieces: Melt into a sweet, gooey layer that gives the chocolate turtle cheesecake its signature caramel taste.
- Condensed Milk: Enhances the texture of the cheesecake, making it smooth and velvety.
- Chocolate Chips: These semi-sweet chocolate chips add rich, melty pockets of chocolatey goodness, enhancing the decadent layers of creamy cheesecake.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🔪 How To Make Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake?
- Step 1: Mix the Oreo biscuit crumbs with melted butter and half the sugar. Mix the Oreo biscuit crumbs with melted butter and half the sugar.
- Step 2: Pour the biscuit mixture into the serving jars and press down to create your cheesecake Oreo crust. (If you're not using a jar, you can use a 9-inch springform pan instead). We used Oreo cookies for our biscuit crust, but you can use a graham cracker crust if you prefer.
- Step 3: Melt the caramel pieces into the condensed milk and whisk into a buttery caramel sauce. Leave the bowl at room temperature while you move on to the cream cheese mixture.
- Step 4: Combine cream cheese mixture with eggs, flour, vanilla, and the remaining sugar to make the cheesecake batter. Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla along with the other ingredients until you have a decadent cheesecake mixture.
- Step 5: Pour the cheesecake mixture into a mold and bake at 190 degrees for 35 minutes. Melt the chocolate chips and pour them as a chocolate sauce over the cheesecake mixture.
- Step 6: Put a layer of caramel sauce on the crumbs, then a layer of cooked cheesecake mixture. Add walnuts, Oreos, and toasted pecans as optional extras, and top with the remaining caramel sauce. Once set, your Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake is ready to be served. Enjoy!
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Chill Before Serving: After your turtle cheesecake is assembled, chill it in the fridge for at least 4 hours to set everything nicely.
- Topping Creativity: Feel free to get creative with toppings; try drizzling with sea salt or adding a dollop of whipped cream for extra flair.
- Slow and Steady: When melting chocolate chips, do it slowly over low heat to prevent the chocolate from burning and to keep it smooth.
💭 FAQs
Yes! You can use sour cream in this recipe instead of cream cheese. Just make sure to add a little more sugar, as the sour cream will be slightly tangier than the cream cheese.
Feel free to use walnuts, almonds, or pistachios. Toast them briefly before adding to the cheesecake. Consider topping with graham crackers, coconut flakes, or mini chocolate chips. Enjoy this tasty turtle cheesecake!
I always recommend using full-fat cream cheese when making cheesecake. It’s important to use a high-quality cream cheese so that your cheesecake is nice and creamy. I also recommend using block cream cheese instead of the spreadable kind in a tub. Block cream cheese has less water content and will result in a richer and more flavourful cheesecake.
For the perfect cheesecake base, try Oreo cookies or graham crackers. Their flavors complement the cream cheese filling. Other options include digestive biscuits, chocolate sandwich cookies, or vanilla wafers for a twist.
🧂Serving Suggestions
Ice Cream: If you’re looking for something to serve with this turtle cheesecake recipe, I suggest serving it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. It’s also delicious on its own!
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Easy Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Chocolate biscuit crumbs
- 2 tablespoon White Sugar
- 3 tbs Butter Melted
- ¼ Cups Pecans Chopped
- 1 Cup Caramel Pieces Chopped
- ¼ Cup Condensed Milk
- 1 ¼ Cup Cream Cheese Filling
- 1 tablespoon All Purpose Flour
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¼ cUP Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Mix the Oreo biscuit crumbs with melted butter and half the sugar. Mix the Oreo biscuit crumbs with melted butter and half the sugar. Pour the biscuit mixture into serving jars and press down to create your cheesecake Oreo crust.
- Pour the biscuit mixture into the serving jars and press down to create your cheesecake Oreo crust. (If you're not using a jar you can use a 9-inch springform pan instead). We used Oreo cookies for our biscuit crust but you can use a graham cracker crust if you prefer.
- Melt the caramel pieces into the condensed milk and whisk into a buttery caramel sauce. Leave the bowl at room temperature while you move onto the cream cheese mixture.
- Combine cream cheese mixture with eggs, flour, vanilla, and the remaining sugar to make the cheesecake batter. Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla along with the other ingredients until you have a decadent cheesecake mixture.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture into a mold and bake at 190 degrees for 35 minutes.
- Put a layer of caramel sauce on the crumbs, then a layer of cooked cheesecake mixture.
- Melt the chocolate chips and pour them as a chocolate sauce over the cheesecake mixture.
- Add walnuts, Oreos, and toasted pecans as optional extras, and top with the remaining caramel sauce. The melted chocolate and caramel will create a delicious top of the chocolate turtle cheesecake.
- Once set, your Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake is ready to be served. Enjoy!
These Chocolate Turtle Cheesecakes in a jar are a delightful indulgence! I love how the layers of Oreo crust, creamy cheesecake, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans come together for a perfect bite every time. Sometimes I add a sprinkle of sea salt on top to enhance the flavors. They're great for parties or a special treat just for yourself!