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    Decadent Turtle Brownie Cheesecake

    Published: Oct 26, 2017 · Modified: Mar 11, 2021 by Food, Fun & Faraway Places. This post may contain affiliate links 1 Comment

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    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 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12
    Author: Kelly Stilwell

    Ingredients

    INGREDIENTS:

      BROWNIE

      • ¾ C unsalted sweet cream butter melted
      • 1 C sugar
      • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
      • 2 large eggs room temperature
      • ¾ C flour
      • 6 tablespoon Hershey's cocoa
      • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
      • ¼ teaspoon salt

      CHEESECAKE

      • 20 oz cream cheese room temperature
      • ½ C sugar
      • ½ C brown sugar unpacked
      • ¾ C caramel sauce
      • 1 C heavy whipping cream
      • ½ C powdered sugar

      TOPPING

      • ½ C heavy whipping cream
      • 2 tablespoon powdered sugar
      • 2 tablespoon 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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      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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      1. shannon herb

        July 30, 2018 at 8:57 pm

        I’m making this !

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