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Decadent Turtle Brownie Cheesecake

Who could have the willpower to say no to turtle brownie cheesecake?

You’ve no doubt seen it if you’ve been to the Cheesecake Factory. All that ooey-gooey goodness. 

And you wondered if maybe you could make it that delicious at home. I’m here to tell you it is not as hard as you think!

Why not surprise your family with this after dinner one night soon? Can you imagine the look on their faces when you serve this as a surprise?

Note: the brownie and cheesecake refrigerate overnight, so plan ahead!

What Goes into this Cheesecake

Key Ingredients 

Cream Cheese – gives this cheesecake the creaminess you’ll love!

Hershey’s Baking Cocoa – goes in both the brownie and the topping.

Scroll down to the recipe card and gather your ingredients.

How to Make this Cheesecake Dessert

Preheat oven to 350º.

Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper in the bottom and grease the sides.

To Make the Brownie

In a standing mixer, combine the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract and mix until combined. 

Who could have the willpower to say no to turtle brownie cheesecake? You've no doubt seen it if you've been to the Cheesecake Factory. All that ooey gooey goodness. 

Add the eggs and mix until well combined.

Who could have the willpower to say no to turtle brownie cheesecake? You've no doubt seen it if you've been to the Cheesecake Factory. All that ooey gooey goodness. 

In a medium bowl combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.

Who could have the willpower to say no to turtle brownie cheesecake? You've no doubt seen it if you've been to the Cheesecake Factory. All that ooey gooey goodness. 

Slowly add dry ingredients to the egg mixture.

Who could have the willpower to say no to turtle brownie cheesecake? You've no doubt seen it if you've been to the Cheesecake Factory. All that ooey gooey goodness. 

Mix well until combined.

Who could have the willpower to say no to turtle brownie cheesecake? You've no doubt seen it if you've been to the Cheesecake Factory. All that ooey gooey goodness. 

Pour the batter into the pan

Bake for about 22-26 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow brownie to sit for 3-5 minutes, then remove to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

To Make the Cheesecake

Using a standing mixer, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.

Who could have the willpower to say no to turtle brownie cheesecake? You've no doubt seen it if you've been to the Cheesecake Factory. All that ooey gooey goodness. 

Add the caramel sauce to the cream cheese mixture.

Who could have the willpower to say no to turtle brownie cheesecake? You've no doubt seen it if you've been to the Cheesecake Factory. All that ooey gooey goodness. 

Mix until smooth. 

Who could have the willpower to say no to turtle brownie cheesecake? You've no doubt seen it if you've been to the Cheesecake Factory. All that ooey gooey goodness. 

In another bowl using a hand mixer, whip the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.

Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.

Line the sides of the pan with parchment paper that sticks about an inch above the sides of the pan to account for possible overflow.

Top the brownie with the cheesecake mixture and spread into an even layer, then refrigerate overnight.

Now go relax. Maybe order pizza.

To Make the Whipped Cream 

Using the standing mixer, whip the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and cocoa powder until stiff peaks form.

Using the piping bag with a star tip, scoop the whipped into the piping bag and pipe around the edges

Drizzle the chocolate and caramel sauce all over the cheesecake. Go ahead. Add a bit more.

Who could have the willpower to say no to turtle brownie cheesecake? You've no doubt seen it if you've been to the Cheesecake Factory. All that ooey gooey goodness. 

Sprinkle with chopped pecans and serve it up to one very happy family.

Who could have the willpower to say no to turtle brownie cheesecake? You've no doubt seen it if you've been to the Cheesecake Factory. All that ooey gooey goodness. 
Who could have the willpower to say no to turtle brownie cheesecake? You've no doubt seen it if you've been to the Cheesecake Factory. All that ooey gooey goodness. 

Decadent Turtle Brownie Cheesecake Recipe

Who could have the willpower to say no to turtle brownie cheesecake? You’ve no doubt seen it if you’ve been to the Cheesecake Factory. All that ooey gooey goodness.
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Course: Dessert
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS:

BROWNIE

  • 3/4 C unsalted sweet cream butter melted
  • 1 C sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 3/4 C flour
  • 6 tbsp Hershey's cocoa
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

CHEESECAKE

  • 20 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 C sugar
  • 1/2 C brown sugar unpacked
  • 3/4 C caramel sauce
  • 1 C heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 C powdered sugar

TOPPING

  • 1/2 C heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp Hershey's cocoa Not dark
  • Pecans
  • Chocolate sauce
  • Caramel sauce

Instructions

DIRECTIONS:

  • Preheat oven to 350
  • 2 Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper in the bottom and grease the sides.

BROWNIE DIRECTIONS

  • In a standing mixer, combine the melted butter, sugar and vanilla extract and mix until combined
  • Add the eggs and mix until well combined.
  • In a medium bowl combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
  • Slowly add dry ingredients to the egg mixture and mix until well combined.
  • Pour the batter into the pan
  • Bake for about 22-26 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow brownie to sit for 3-5 minutes, then remove to a cooling rack to finish cooling.

CHEESECAKE DIRECTIONS

  • Using a standing mixer, beat the cream cheese, sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
  • Add the caramel sauce to the cream cheese mixture and mix until smooth.
  • In another bowl using a hand mixer, whip the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  • Line the sides of the pan with parchment paper that sticks about an inch above the sides of the pan to account for possible overflow.
  • Top the brownie with the cheesecake mixture and spread into an even layer, then refrigerate overnight

WHIPPED CREAM DIRECTIONS

  • Using the standing mixer, whip the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and cocoa powder until stiff peaks form.
  • Using the piping bag with a star tip, scoop the whipped into the piping bag and pipe around the edges
  • Drizzle the chocolate and caramel sauce all over the cheesecake
  • Sprinkle with chopped pecans
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