Turtle Cheesecake in Saigon: A Canadian Classic in District 3
Câu trả lời ngắn gọn: We bake authentic, heavy-slice Turtle Cheesecake in Saigon fresh every day in our District 3 bakery. It is a dense, classic New York-style cheesecake baked on a scratch-made graham cracker crust, loaded with a thick layer of caramel and chocolate, and topped with the classic pecan-caramel “turtle” combination. You can grab a slice at our shop in Bàn Cờ Ward, or order delivery anywhere in Ho Chi Minh City via GrabFood, ShopeeFood, or our direct website.
The Canadian Request
A lot of the best things on our menu didn’t start with a massive strategy meeting. They started because a regular customer walked in and asked for something they missed from home.
That is exactly what happened with the Turtle Cheesecake.
A customer came into the bakery one afternoon and asked if we could make a specific cake for her Canadian husband. His absolute favorite flavor combination in the world was “Turtle” — the classic North American candy cluster made of pecans, caramel, and chocolate. But he didn’t just want the candy. He wanted those flavors built into a proper, dense cheesecake.
Building the Layers
We went to work. We didn’t want to just drizzle some syrup on top and call it a day.
We started with our classic New York cheesecake base. Unlike our Basque cheesecake, which is light and crustless, our New York style is heavy, dense, and built on a thick, homemade graham cracker crust.
We layered the bottom of the crust with rich caramel and dark chocolate. Then we poured the heavy cream cheese batter over it and baked it slow. Once it cooled, we finished the top with the classic Turtle crown: roasted pecans bound together by more chocolate and caramel.
The Immediate Sell-Out
We made the full cake for the husband, but we baked a few extra slices to put in the display case. We didn’t even have a name tag printed for it yet.
They sold out in hours.
The combination of the savory, nutty pecans cutting through the extreme richness of the dense New York cheesecake and the sticky caramel struck a nerve. It wasn’t just for Canadians missing a taste of home — the local Saigon crowd loved the intense, layered flavor profile.
It has been one of our most requested slices ever since.
If you have a craving for something unapologetically rich, or if you just want to taste what happens when a classic candy meets a heavy New York bake, come by the shop and grab a slice before they sell out.
Điều mọi người nói
That first sell-out wasn’t a fluke:
“My first experience was a custom Turtle Cheesecake which was out of this world. They have since made it a regular item that you HAVE to try!” — Frank Kays, Google ★★★★★
“My favourite cake shop in Saigon. Really good quality rich desserts. I highly recommend the turtle cheesecake, the cinnarol and miso-marshmallow cookie.” — Annie P., Google ★★★★★
Part of our 4.8★ trung bình dựa trên 682 đánh giá Google.
— Garret, Đồng sáng lập
Về tác giả: Garret Nelson is Dulce de Saigon’s co-founder, a longtime Saigon F&B operator. Many of the menu’s best items — this one included — started exactly like this: a regular asking for a taste of home. More at câu chuyện của chúng tôi.
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We bake our Turtle Cheesecake fresh at our bakery in District 3 (382/15 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai, Phường Bàn CờChúng tôi mở cửa từ 8 giờ sáng đến 9 giờ tối.
If you want a slice delivered, or need to order a full cake for a birthday in HCMC:
– Giao hàng trực tiếp: order.ipos.vn
– Ứng dụng GrabFood | ShopeeFood
– Full Cakes: Nhắn tin trực tiếp cho chúng tôi trên Zalo (0903 305 993) with 48 hours’ notice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is a Turtle Cheesecake?
It is a New York-style cheesecake inspired by “Turtle” candies. It features a graham cracker crust, a dense cream cheese filling, and layers of caramel, chocolate, and roasted pecans.
Can I order a full Turtle Cheesecake for a birthday in Saigon?
Yes. We bake full-sized custom cheesecakes for events and birthdays across Ho Chi Minh City. Please message us on Zalo with at least 48 hours’ notice.
Do you use real butter and cream cheese?
Absolutely. We never use margarine or artificial fillers. Our cheesecakes are extremely dense and rich because we use high-quality, real cream cheese and bake our graham cracker crusts from scratch with real butter.
