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The Canadian Request<\/h2>\n
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.<\/p>\n
That is exactly what happened with the Turtle Cheesecake.<\/p>\n
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” \u2014 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.<\/p>\n
Building the Layers<\/h2>\n
We went to work. We didn’t want to just drizzle some syrup on top and call it a day.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The Immediate Sell-Out<\/h2>\n
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.<\/p>\n
They sold out in hours.<\/p>\n
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 \u2014 the local Saigon crowd loved the intense, layered flavor profile.<\/p>\n
It has been one of our most requested slices ever since.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
\u0110i\u1ec1u m\u1ecdi ng\u01b0\u1eddi n\u00f3i<\/h2>\n
That first sell-out wasn’t a fluke:<\/p>\n
\n“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!” \u2014 Frank Kays<\/strong>, Google \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n
“My favourite cake shop in Saigon. Really good quality rich desserts. I highly recommend the turtle cheesecake, the cinnarol and miso-marshmallow cookie.” \u2014 Annie P.<\/strong>, Google \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Part of our 4.8\u2605 trung b\u00ecnh d\u1ef1a tr\u00ean 682 \u0111\u00e1nh gi\u00e1 Google<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Garret, \u0110\u1ed3ng s\u00e1ng l\u1eadp<\/em><\/p>\n
\nV\u1ec1 t\u00e1c gi\u1ea3:<\/strong> Garret Nelson is Dulce de Saigon’s co-founder, a longtime Saigon F&B operator. Many of the menu’s best items \u2014 this one included \u2014 started exactly like this: a regular asking for a taste of home. More at c\u00e2u chuy\u1ec7n c\u1ee7a ch\u00fang t\u00f4i<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\n\ud83d\udccd L\u00e0m th\u1ebf n\u00e0o \u0111\u1ec3 s\u1edf h\u1eefu ngay<\/h3>\n
We bake our Turtle Cheesecake fresh at our bakery in District 3 (382\/15 Nguy\u1ec5n Th\u1ecb Minh Khai, Ph\u01b0\u1eddng B\u00e0n C\u1edd<\/strong>Ch\u00fang t\u00f4i m\u1edf c\u1eeda t\u1eeb 8 gi\u1edd s\u00e1ng \u0111\u1ebfn 9 gi\u1edd t\u1ed1i.<\/p>\n
If you want a slice delivered, or need to order a full cake for a birthday in HCMC:
\n– Giao h\u00e0ng tr\u1ef1c ti\u1ebfp:<\/strong> order.ipos.vn<\/a>
\n– \u1ee8ng d\u1ee5ng<\/strong> GrabFood<\/a> | ShopeeFood<\/a>
\n– Full Cakes:<\/strong> Nh\u1eafn tin tr\u1ef1c ti\u1ebfp cho ch\u00fang t\u00f4i tr\u00ean Zalo<\/strong> (0903 305 993<\/a>) with 48 hours’ notice.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n
What is a Turtle Cheesecake?<\/h3>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Can I order a full Turtle Cheesecake for a birthday in Saigon?<\/h3>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Do you use real butter and cream cheese?<\/h3>\n
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.<\/p>", "protected": false }, "excerpt": { "rendered": "
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