When is a Cheesecake Done?
Cheesecake is done baking when 23 inches around the outside are set and barely puffed. Another clue that it is done is that the center will be just barely jiggly. If using a thermometer the internal temperature of the cheesecake should read 150F and no more than 160F. If it is overbaked the cheesecake will crack and the texture will be tough.
Can I Freeze Cheesecake?
Yes cheesecake is a dessert that does well in the freezer.
To freeze a cheesecake
Let the cheesecake cool completely Place the cheesecake uncovered in the freezer for about an hour. I suggest that if you are keeping the cheesecake pie in the springform pan remove the sides of the pan After the hour in the freezer take the cheesecake off the pan you may have to pry it off with a knife and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap Place the wrapped cheesecake into a zipped freezer bag or wrap it in aluminum foil. Be sure to label and date the cheesecake. It will last for up to 6 months.
PREP TIME30MINUTES MINS
COOK TIME1HOUR HR
COOLING TIME5HOURS HRS
TOTAL TIME6HOURS HRS 30MINUTES MINS
Turtle Cheesecake is a dessert with an Oreo cookie and toasted pecans crust filled with a chocolateswirled cheesecake filling and topped with caramel hot fudge and more pecans.
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Ingredients
24 Oreo cookies¼ cup ½ stick 57 g unsalted butter melted
Crust Topping
1 ½ cup pecans roughly chopped divided
Filling
3 packages 8 ounces each cream cheese softened1 cup superfine granulated sugar2 tablespoons allpurpose flour⅓ cup sour cream room temperature1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract3 large eggs room temperature½ cup 84 g semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup caramel sauce½ cup hot fudge
Instructions
Add Oreo cookies to a food processor and crush until you have a fine crumb and very few larger pieces.
In a medium mixing bowl combine the crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter and stir until evenly distributed.
Press the crumbs into the bottom and up the sides of a 9inch springform pan.
Crust Topping
Add 1½ cup chopped pecans to a dry skillet. Heat over medium heat for about 4 to 5 minutes stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Let cool.
Measure out ½ cup of
