Turtle Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake Recipe

Posted by
Rate It!
Turtle Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake
Add your photo!
Count
Calories
Minutes

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Prepare a 9-inch round springform pan.
  2. Set oven to 350 degrees (second-bottom oven rack).
  3. To make the crust: finely grind the wafers in a food processor, then blend in butter.
  4. Press the crumbs onto the bottom and about 1-inch up the sides, then wrap foil around the bottom and sides of the pan.
  5. For the filling: with an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until fluffy.
  6. Gradually add in the sugar and beat until smooth.
  7. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
  8. In a small heavy saucepan bring the cream to a simmer; reduce heat to low and add in the chocolate; stir until mixture is melted and smooth, then remove from heat.
  9. Pour HALF of the cream cheese mixture into the crust.
  10. Spoon HALF of the chocolate mixture over the cream cheese by tablespoons, spacing evenly.
  11. Using the tip of a knife swirl the chocolate mixture into the filling.
  12. Spoon the remaining cream cheese mixture over.
  13. Spoon the remaining chocolate mixture over by tablespoons, then swirl into the filling.
  14. Bake until sides are set and center moves slighty when the pan is shaken (about 1 hour and 5-10 minutes, it might take longer to bake) the cake may crack on top.
  15. Cool in the pan on a rack then place in the refrigerator overnight.
  16. The following day: using a small knife, cut around pan sides to loosen the cake.
  17. Release pan sides, then drizzle about 1/4 cup (or more) caramel sauce over the top of the cake.
  18. Evenly space the whole toasted pecans on top of the cheesecake (or if using chopped, just sprinkle on top).
  19. Slice the drizzle more sauce on each slice.
Kitchen-Friendly View

Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 437.29 Kcal (1831 kJ)
Calories from fat 343.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38.19g 59%
Cholesterol 92.03mg 31%
Sodium 68.59mg 3%
Potassium 218.63mg 5%
Total Carbs 22.77g 8%
Sugars 17.24g 69%
Dietary Fiber 3.59g 14%
Protein 6.78g 14%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 49.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 483.22 Kcal (2023 kJ)
Calories from fat 379.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.2g 59%
Cholesterol 101.7mg 31%
Sodium 75.79mg 3%
Potassium 241.59mg 5%
Total Carbs 25.16g 8%
Sugars 19.05g 69%
Dietary Fiber 3.97g 14%
Protein 7.49g 14%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.9mg 9%
Calcium 54.5mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
Search recipes
by ingredients
Construct & Analyze
Your Recipe

Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.2
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

Share Recipe

Get Your Recipe of Health!
Follow RecipeOfHealth on Facebook!
Scroll to top