Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with this turtle brownie cheesecake, merging rich fudgy layers and creamy caramel indulgence. Decadent chocolate, silky cream cheese, and golden caramel create a luxurious dessert promising pure bliss on your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Layer:
- 1 box (18 ounces / 510 grams) brownie mix
- Additional ingredients for brownie mix (as specified on package)
Cheesecake Layer:
- 2 packages (8 ounces / 226 grams each) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Turtle Topping:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) caramel sauce
- ¾ cup (85 grams) chopped pecans
- ½ cup (85 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- Craft the foundational brownie layer by warming the oven to 350°F and preparing a springform pan with protective parchment or light greasing.
- Mix the brownie batter thoroughly according to preferred recipe specifications, ensuring a consistent blend of ingredients.
- Transfer the brownie mixture into the prepared pan, distributing evenly and baking precisely 20 minutes until edges stabilize while maintaining a soft center.
- Allow the brownie base to cool momentarily, creating a sturdy foundation for the upcoming cheesecake layer.
- Whip cream cheese and granulated sweetener in a spacious mixing vessel until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually, gently folding after each addition to maintain a smooth texture and prevent potential curdling.
- Enhance the mixture with vanilla extract, stirring until completely integrated and aromatic.
- Carefully cascade the creamy cheesecake mixture over the partially baked brownie base, smoothing the surface with a flexible spatula.
- Return the assembled dessert to the oven, baking 40-45 minutes until the center demonstrates a subtle wobble when gently nudged.
- Remove from heat and permit complete cooling at ambient temperature before transferring to refrigeration for minimum four hours or overnight.
- After thorough chilling, generously drape caramel sauce across the surface, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Liberally scatter chopped pecans atop the caramel layer, creating delightful textural contrast.
- Embellish with a decorative chocolate drizzle, creating elegant zigzag patterns across the dessert.
- Delicately release springform pan sides and slice into elegant wedges.
- Serve extensively chilled, celebrating the harmonious blend of decadent flavors and luxurious textures.
Notes
- Ensure brownie base is slightly underbaked to prevent dryness and maintain a fudgy texture when combined with cheesecake layer.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs for smoother, lump-free cheesecake filling that blends effortlessly.
- Prevent cheesecake cracking by baking in a water bath and avoiding overmixing the batter, which introduces excess air.
- Customize the recipe for dietary needs by substituting gluten-free brownie mix, dairy-free cream cheese, and alternative chocolate for vegan or lactose-intolerant guests.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg