This 2-Day Turtle Cheesecake is a rich and decadent dessert that's perfect for any special occasion. Made with a dark chocolate crust, this creamy cheesecake is topped with caramel and chocolate. This dessert will be a hit with everyone who tries it, and is worth the effort!

Quick Info

⏱️ 2880 min • 🍽️ 8 servings • ⭐ 80%

Tags

[Desserts] • [Under 1 Hour]

Ingredients

• ½ cup dark cocoa powder
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• ⅓ cup sugar
• 4 tablespoons (½ stick) unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
• 1 medium egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
• Pinch of kosher salt
• Powdered sugar, for rolling
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup sugar
• 6 tablespoons (¾ stick) unsalted butter, cubed
• 6 tablespoons heavy cream, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 12 ounces sour cream, room temperature
• 1½ cups sugar
• 6 medium eggs, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
• 16 ounces white chocolate, melted and cooled to room temperature
• 6 ounces milk chocolate, melted and cooled to room temperature
• Boiling water, for baking
• 2½ ounces pecans (about ½ cup)
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1½ teaspoons corn syrup
• 2 ounces milk chocolate, melted

Instructions Preview

1. Make the chocolate cookie rounds: Preheat …
2. In a large bowl, mix together the cocoa po…
3. Add the butter and mash with a fork into t…

…and 26 more steps

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Recipe by: Katie Aubin, Vanessa Parish, Kelly Paige • From: Tasty