Chocolate Turtle Cheesecake Food

CHOCOLATE TURTLES® CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In small bowl, combine crushed cookies and melted butter. Press into bottom and sides of 9 inch pie pan. Place in freezer.
• In large bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer until creamy. Add sugar, sour cream, eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth. Pour cream cheese mixture over cookie crust. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until center is almost set. Loosen cheesecake from sides of pan, cover loosely and chill in refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
• To serve, drizzle with caramel and fudge sauces and top with pecan halves.

CHOCOLATE TURTLES® CHEESECAKE I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, mix together the cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
• In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt the caramels with the evaporated milk. Heat and stir frequently until smooth. Pour caramel sauce into crust, and top with pecans.
• In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla; beat well until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Melt the chocolate, and blend into cream cheese mixture. Pour chocolate batter over pecans.
• Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until filling is set. Loosen cake from the edges of pan, but do not remove rim until cooled to prevent the top from cracking. Chill in refrigerator for 4 hours, or overnight.

CHOCOLATE TURTLES® CHEESECAKE II

Steps:

• Place caramels and evaporated milk in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup of the chopped pecans. Pour into chocolate crumb crust.
• In a blender or food processor, combine cream cheese, sour cream and milk. Process until smooth. Add pudding mix and process for about 30 seconds longer. Pour over caramel layer and refrigerate 15 minutes, or until set.
• Drizzle fudge topping over cake in a decorative pattern. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup pecans. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

CHOCOLATE TURTLE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Combine crumbs and margarine, press onto bottom and sides of 9-inch spring- form pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
• In 1 1/2 quart heavy saucepan, melt caramels with milk over low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth.
• Pour over crust.
• Top with pecans.
• Combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended.
• Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
• Blend in chocolate, pour over pecans.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes.
• Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan.
• Chill.

CHOCOLATE TURTLE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325ºF.
• Mix wafer crumbs, 1/2 cup nuts and butter; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Microwave caramels and milk in microwaveable bowl on MEDIUM (50%) 4 to 5 min. or until caramels are melted and mixture is well blended, stirring every 2 min. Pour over crust; spread to within 1 inch of edge. Cool.
• Beat cream cheese and sugar with mixer until blended. Add sour cream; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Melt 7 oz. chocolate. Stir into cream cheese batter; pour over caramel layer.
• Bake 45 to 50 min. or until center is almost set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 4 hours. Sprinkle with remaining nuts just before serving. Melt remaining chocolate; drizzle over cheesecake.

PHILLY CHOCOLATE TURTLES® CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Cover bottom of 9 inch springform pan with parchment paper. Combine chopped pecans, margarine and 2 tablespoon sugar; press onto bottom of pan. Microwave caramels and milk in microwaveable bowl on MEDIUM 4 to 5 minutes or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring every 2 minutes. Spread over crust to within 1 inch of edge; cool.
• Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Stir in chocolate; pour over caramel layer.
• Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until centre is almost set. Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate 4 hours. Sprinkle with pecans halves just before serving.

ULTIMATE TURTLE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Mix crumbs,1/2 cup of the pecans and butter;press onto bottom and up sides in an 9 inch springform pan.
• Place caramels and milk in small bowl.
• On high for 3 minutes in microwave, or until caramels are completely melted.
• Pour 1/2 of the caramel mixture unto crust.
• Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
• Cover and reserve remaining caramel mixture in refrigerator for later use.
• Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla (with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.) Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended.
• Pour over caramel mixture in crust.
• Bake at 300 for 65-70 minutes or until center is almost set.
• Run knife around side of pan to loosen cake, cool before removing side of pan.
• Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
• Heat reserved caramel mixture just before serving cheesecake; drizzle over cheesecake.
• Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup pecans.
• Melt chocolate as directed on package; drizzle over cheesecake.
• Any left over put in refrigerator.

LAYERED TURTLE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. , 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., 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., 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., 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., 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. , Remove sides of springform pan. Spread ganache over cheesecake; sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate until set. If desired, drizzle with additional caramel topping before serving.

TURTLE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• PREHEAT oven to 300 degrees F.
• Grease 9-inch springform pan.
• COMBINE crumbs and butter in medium bowl.
• Press onto bottom and 1 inch up side of prepared pan.
• BEAT cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk in large mixer bowl until smooth.
• Add sugar, eggs, lime juice and vanilla extract; beat until combined.
• Microwave morsels in medium, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; stir.
• Morsels may retain some of their shape.
• If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted.
• Stir 2 cups of cheesecake batter into melted morsels; mix well.
• Alternately spoon batters into crust, beginning and ending with yellow batter.
• BAKE for 1 hour 10 to 15 minutes or until edge is set and center moves slightly.
• Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes; run knife around edge of cheesecake.
• Cool completely.
• Drizzle Nesquik™ and caramel syrup over cheesecake.
• Sprinkle with pecans and mini morsels.
• Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
• Remove side of pan.

CHOCOLATE TURTLE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 4-in. springform pan., In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Spread half of mixture into crust. Stir fudge topping into remaining batter; gently spread over cream cheese layer. Place pan on a baking sheet., Bake at 350° until center is almost set, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer., Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Drizzle caramel topping over cheesecake.

TURTLES® CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter one 9 inch springform pan.
• Toast the pecans at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 6 minutes. Remove pecans and set aside. Leave oven at 350 degrees C (175 degrees C). In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter.
• Combine vanilla wafer crumbs with the melted butter then press into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Place the pan onto a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove and allow to cool.
• In a double boiler, or a bowl set over barely simmering water, melt the caramels in the evaporated milk. Stir until smooth. Pour this over the cooled crust. Sprinkle the nuts over the top.
• In a bowl, combine the cheese, sugar, and vanilla and beat until smooth, scraping down the bowl several times. Add the eggs, one at a time and beat until smooth. Melt the chocolate chips in the double boiler and mix into the cheese mixture. Pour the batter over the caramel layer.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes or until barely set. Chill over night in the refrigerator before serving.

CHOCOLATE SURPRISE TURTLE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup of pecans, and butter; blend well. Press into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a 10-inch springform pan. Place the crust in the refrigerator while making the ganache.
• Combine the 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream and 2 Tablespoons butter in a microwave-safe measuring cup. Heat on HIGH for 30 seconds, or until the butter melts. Add the chocolate chips, and stir with a wire whisk until mixture is smooth (heating in 20-second increments on HIGH, if necessary).
• Pour, and spread, over the crust, within 1 inch from the edges of the pan. Place in the freezer until fudge is firm, about 30 minutes.
• In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; do not over-mix. Carefully spread over the ganache filling.
• Bake, in a water bath, at 350 degrees for 1 hour and 5 minutes, or until filling is almost set. Let cheesecake sit in the turned-off oven for one hour with the door ajar.
• Remove from the oven, and cool, on a wire rack, to room temperature. Chill in the refrigerator overnight.
• The next day, in a saucepan over medium heat, melt the bag of unwrapped caramels with 1/3 cup of cream, continuously stirring until smooth. Take off the heat, and cool 5 minutes. Pour on top of cheesecake within 1 inch of the edge.
• Coat the sides and top edge with remaining pecans and melted chocolate drizzled around the edge. When ready to serve, cut the cheesecake with a hot knife. (Store the unused caramel in fridge as dipping sauce for fruit.).

ULTIMATE TURTLE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F.
• Combine cookie crumbs and butter; press onto bottom and 1-1/2 inches up side of 9-inch springform pan.
• Microwave caramels and milk in small microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 to 3 min. or until caramels are completely melted, stirring every 30 sec. Stir in nuts. Pour half the caramel mixture into crust. Refrigerate 10 min. Refrigerate remaining caramel mixture for later use.
• Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over caramel layer in crust.
• Bake 1 hour 5 min. to 1 hour 10 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate 4 hours.
• Microwave reserved caramel mixture 1 min.; stir. Pour over cheesecake. Melt chocolate as directed on package; drizzle over cheesecake.