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Turtle Cheesecake

Course Dessert
Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 5 hours
Servings 12

Ingredients

Cheesecake Crust

  • 1⅓ cups crushed graham crackers
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • ⅓ cup melted grass-fed butter

For the Cheesecake Batter:

  • 2 8 oz packages cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup cottage cheese blended
  • 1 cup good quality white chocolate chips melted
  • ½ cup coconut sugar or cane sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup melted caramel
  • 1/4 cup melted dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup candied pecans or toasted

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a springform pan with parchment paper.
  • In a food processor, pulse graham crackers until finely powdered. Add melted butter and coconut sugar, then blend until crumbly.
  • Press the crust mixture into the springform pan, using a glass to spread it evenly. Bake for 12 minutes.
  • While the crust bakes, prepare the filling: Beat softened cream cheese until fluffy, then add Greek yogurt, blended cottage cheese, melted white chocolate, coconut sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Pour the batter over the baked crust and bake for 50-60 minutes. Allow to cool for an hour, then refrigerate for 3-4 hours.
  • Once chilled, top with caramel, melted dark chocolate, and candied pecans. Return to the fridge for 30 minutes, then slice and enjoy!

Notes

To prevent cracking, use room temperature ingredients and avoid over-mixing.