Layered Turtle Cheesecake
INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
• 6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
• FILLING:
• 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour, divided
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips, melted and cooled
• 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
GANACHE:
• 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
• Additional caramel ice cream topping, optional
1. Place a greased 9-in. springform
pan on a double thickness
of heavy-duty foil (about 18
in. square). Securely wrap foil
around pan.
2. In a small bowl, combine the
flour, brown sugar and pecans;
cut in butter until crumbly.
Press onto the bottom of prepared
pan. Place pan on a baking
sheet. Bake at 325° for 12-15
minutes or until set. Cool on a
wire rack.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream
cheese and sugars until smooth.
Beat in 1/4 cup flour, cream
and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on
low speed just until blended.
Remove 1 cup batter to a small
bowl; stir in melted chocolate.
Spread over crust.
4. In another bowl, mix caramel
topping and remaining flour;
stir in pecans. Drop by tablespoonfuls
over chocolate batter.
Top with remaining batter.
Place springform pan in a large
baking pan; add 1 in. of hot
water to larger pan.
5. Bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2
hours or until center is just
set and top appears dull. Remove
springform pan from
water bath; remove foil. Cool
cheesecake on a wire rack for 10
minutes. Loosen sides from pan
with a knife; cool 1 hour longer.
Refrigerate overnight.
6. For ganache, place chips in a
small bowl. In a small saucepan,
bring cream just to a boil. Pour
over chips; whisk until smooth.
Cool slightly, stirring occasionally.
7. Remove sides of springform
pan. Spread ganache over
cheesecake; sprinkle with
pecans. Refrigerate until set. If
desired, drizzle with additional
caramel topping before serving.
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