Turtle Cheesecake Des Amis Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Turtle Cheesecake Des Amis, a recipe inspired by renowned Louisiana chef John Folse! This rich and creamy cheesecake captures all the delicious flavors of turtle candy – pecans, caramel, and chocolate – but with a lighter touch. Perfect for special occasions or satisfying a serious sweet craving. This recipe features a twist with chocolate graham crackers for an extra layer of chocolatey goodness. If you're a fan of Louisiana cuisine, check out Chef Folse's "Hot Beignets & Warm Boudoirs" cookbook for more culinary adventures!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 105 mins
Calories 1126.5 kcal
Protein 37g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Turtle Cheesecake Des Amis

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How to Make Turtle Cheesecake Des Amis

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the crust: In a food processor, pulse 1 ½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) melted unsalted butter until combined. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  3. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes, then let cool completely.
  4. Make the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat 3 (8 ounce) packages of cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until combined.
  5. Beat in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Stir in 1 cup chopped pecans and 1 cup chopped caramel candies.
  7. Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
  8. Place the springform pan in a larger roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into the larger pan to come halfway up the sides of the springform pan (this creates a water bath).
  9. Bake for 105 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  10. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
  11. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
  12. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
  13. Optional: Before serving, drizzle with extra caramel sauce and garnish with extra pecans and chocolate shavings.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

28 g

Sugar

272g

Fat

168g

Carbs

31g

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