Caramel Pecan Turtle Cheesecake

This keto Caramel Pecan Turtle Cheesecake is a showstopper dessert at your dinner table as it is not only yummy & healthy but also visually appealing. This cheesecake features a low-carb crust made of almond flour, smooth, healthy, & creamy cheesecake filling, keto caramel homemade sauce, oven-roasted pecans, & a dark finish. This Caramel Turtle Pecan Cheesecake gives you the margin to make it earlier & serve later. This will make your work easier. Go ahead & follow the recipe to present a perfect showstopper dessert!

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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:

• Diet: Low carb, keto, vegetarian
• Course: Dessert
• Cuisine: American
• Size/serve: One slice(around 150 g)
• Servings(total): 12 slices
• Level of difficulty: Intermediate
• Method of cooking(basic/primary): Bake using water bath
• Time for preparation: Thirty-five mins
• Cooking time: 70 minutes
• Working time(total): Two hours

REQUIRED TOOLS:

• Baking sheet, for pecans
• Springform pan(nine inches)
• Roasting pan, for water bath
• Bowls for mixing
• Foil(aluminium) for water bath
• Electric mixer(hand/stand)
• Paper of parchment
• Spatula(rubber/silicon)
• Cooling rack
• Saucepan, for caramel making

INGREDIENTS:

FOR CRUST:

• One-fourth cup of butter, melted
• Flour of almond, 1.5 cups
• Salt, a pinch
• 1/4th cup of monk fruit/erythritol(powdered)
• Half tsp of vanilla essence

CHEESCAKE FILLING:

• Three big eggs
• One-fourth cup of cream(heavy)
• 3/4th cup of erythritol/monkfruit, powdered
• Half a cup of sour cream
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
• Softened cream cheese, 24 ounces

FOR KETO CARAMEL SAUCE:

• Essence of vanilla, half tsp.
• 1/2 cup of butter
• Salt, a pinch
• 0.5 cup of a substitute for brown sugar(allulose/swerve)
• Heavy cream, 1/2 cup

TOPPING ITEMS:

• A teaspoon of coconut oil
• 3/4th cup of chopped & toated pecans
• Dark chocolate chips (sugar-free), a quarter cup

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CREAM CHEESE:

• Utilize cream cheese, which must be full of fat. It will give you a rich flavor with high content of fats(healthy)

PECANS:

• Use the pecans after dry roasting them. Roasting will deepen their crunch & flavor.

SWEETENERS:

• Use erythritol everywhere except caramel sauce because it might crystallize the caramel. allulose is soft, so it will be best for the caramel sauce. You can use the powdered version of erythritol/allulose everywhere else in the recipe.

CHOCOLATE CHIPS:

• Carefully check the label for any hidden sugars like maltitol, etc. Sugar-free dark chocolate chips will give you the chocolaty taste without carbs!

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INSTRUCTIONS:

CRUST PREPARATION:

1. Operate the empty oven at 163 degrees C, then start your work.
2. Place the sheet of parchment on the bottom of your springform pan & set it away.
3. Now, grab a bowl for mixing of items.
4. Include sweetener, almond flour, salt, melted butter, & vanilla essence.
5. Mix them to form the crumbles.
6. Then transfer it into the prepared pan.
7. Spread evenly & press to have a smooth crust bottom.
8. Shift into the oven for ten mins.
9. After baking the crust, leave it to come to the normal temperature.

WORKING ON THE FILLING:

1. Then, move down the temperature of the oven to 150 degrees C.
2. Grab a big mixing bowl & include cream cheese in it after softening it.
3. Beat it to have it smooth using the electric mixer(hand/stand).
4. Now, include the sweetener & combine well.
5. Start adding eggs one by one & mix in the intervals.
6. Now, include the vanilla essence, sour cream, & heavy cream.
7. Mix all of them well to have a smooth filling.
8. Transfer the filling over the crust(baked & cooled).
9. Make use of a spatula to level the surface(top).
10. Now, wrap the springform pan using the aluminium foil so that nothing will leak while baking.
11. Now, place it in a roasting pan.
12. Carefully pour hot water from the sides til half of the springform is dipped in it.
13. Now, transfer the whole baking setup to the oven & give it around sixty mins to settle.
14. Turn the oven off, pop the door open, & leave the pan as it is for around an hour.
15. After an hour has passed, take the pan carefully out of the oven & leave it to cool down at a normal temperature.
16. After that, shift it to the chiller for the whole night(about six – eight hours straight)

MAKING OF KETO CARAMEL SAUCE:

1. Meanwhile, place a saucepan over a normal flame with butter in it to melt.
2. Include the brown keto sweetener in the melted butter & stir well till it dissolves.
3. Include heavy cream & cook for around seven mins.
4. When it becomes nicely golden & thick, turn the flame off & add essence & salt to it.
5. Once, give it a good mix & then leave it to cool down.

TOPPINGS PREPARATION:

1. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet.
2. Transfer them to the oven for around seven mins at 326 degrees F.
3. Your toasted pecans are ready!
4. Grab a small bowl & include chocolate chips along with the coconut oil.
5. Run in the microwave & mix after every 20 seconds till they melt smoothly.

ASSEMBLING:

1. Bring the chilled cheesecake.
2. Pour the caramel sauce over to cover it.
3. Now, distribute the roasted pecans over the surface.
4. Make the drizzling design at the end using melted chocolate.
5. Lastly, put it in the fridge to chill for half an hour(minimum).
6. Your Caramel Pecan Turtle Cheesecake is ready to serve after slicing!

TIPS:

• Always use all the items at room temperature for perfect results in baking.
• After cutting each slice, wipe out the knife & dip it in the hot water. This process will give you the non-messy slices.
• Always try to avoid overmixing while making the filling. otherwise, your filling might crack.

STORAGE DETAILS:

REFRIGERATING:

• The cheesecakes are freezer-friendly& mostly served chilled. So, cover it properly using a cling wrap. Enjoy it for up to six days while keeping it safe in the refrigerator.

FREEZER:

• Wrap the whole cake or individual slices using the plastic wrap or foil of aluminium, and shift it to the freezer for about sixty days. Serve chilled & defrosted!

FAQs:

Is the use of a water bath mandatory?

• NO, it’s not compulsory. Water bath helps to have a smooth texture without cracks, So, it is highly recommended.

May I go nut-free for this dish?

• Sure! Swap the flour of almonds with the flour of sunflower to have a nut-free crust.

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NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:

Serving size: Single slice of 150 grams
Calories: 450 kilocalories
Carbs (total): Nine grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Net carbohydrates: 6 g
Fats: 42 grams
Proteins: Nine grams
Sugar: less than 1 g