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Turtle Brownie Cheesecake

Turtle Brownie Cheesecake – Rich & Decadent Dessert

Abby Marlow
This Turtle Brownie Cheesecake combines fudgy brownie, creamy caramel cheesecake, and crunchy pecans for a bakery-worthy treat you can make at home. With clear, beginner-friendly steps, you’ll impress family and friends without stress.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Total Time 56 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

Brownie Layer:

  • 3/4 cup 168g unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup 207g sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 3/4 cup 98g all-purpose flour
  • 6 tbsp 43g natural unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Cheesecake Layer:

  • 1 1/2 tsp gelatin optional
  • 2 tbsp 30ml cold water (optional)
  • 20 oz 565g cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup 104g sugar
  • 1/2 cup 82g brown sugar, unpacked
  • 3/4 cup 180ml caramel sauce, room temperature
  • 1 cup 240ml heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/2 cup 58g powdered sugar

Topping:

  • 1/2 cup 120ml heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 2 tbsp 14g powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp 14g natural unsweetened cocoa
  • Chopped pecans
  • Chocolate sauce
  • Caramel sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment and grease the sides.
  • For the brownie, mix melted butter, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs and blend well. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt, then stir into the wet mixture.
  • Spread into the pan and bake 22–26 minutes until a toothpick shows moist crumbs. Cool completely.
  • If using gelatin, bloom in cold water, then heat until dissolved; set aside.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Mix in gelatin (if using) and caramel sauce.
  • Whip cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form; fold into the cream cheese mixture.
  • Return brownie to pan, line sides with parchment, and spread cheesecake layer evenly. Chill 5–6 hours until firm.
  • For topping, whip cream, powdered sugar, and cocoa until stiff. Pipe swirls, add pecans, and drizzle with caramel and chocolate.

Notes

For a richer Turtle Brownie Cheesecake, toast pecans before adding. Try swapping pecans with walnuts for a twist on the classic turtle flavor.
Nutrition(per serving, approx.):
Calories: 520 | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 210mg | Sugar: 40g
Keyword brownie cheesecake, caramel cheesecake, layered dessert, pecan cheesecake, turtle brownie cheesecake