🌟 Irresistible Turtle Brownie Cheesecake 🌟




Ingredients:


For the Brownie Base:


1 cup butter 🧈

1/4 cup sugar 🍬

1/4 cup brown sugar 🍬

4 large eggs 🥚🥚🥚🥚

1 cup all-purpose flour 🌾

1 cup cocoa powder 🍫

1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿

1/2 tsp salt 🧂

For the Cheesecake Layer:


3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened 🧀

1/4 cup sugar 🍬

1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿

3 large eggs 🥚🥚🥚

For the Caramel Topping:


1 cup caramel sauce 🍯

1/2 cup pecan halves 🌰

1/4 cup chocolate chips 🍫

Instructions:


Preheat the Oven:

1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.


Prepare the Brownie Base:

2️⃣ Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.

3️⃣ In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

4️⃣ Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.


Bake the Brownie Base:

5️⃣ Bake the brownie base for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool while preparing the cheesecake layer.


Prepare the Cheesecake Layer:

6️⃣ In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

7️⃣ Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled brownie base, spreading it evenly.


Bake the Cheesecake:

8️⃣ Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are slightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.


Add the Toppings:

9️⃣ Before serving, drizzle caramel sauce over the top of the cheesecake. Sprinkle with pecan halves and chocolate chips.


Enjoy this decadent Turtle Brownie Cheesecake, a perfect blend of rich chocolate, creamy cheesecake, and sweet caramel!



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