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German Chocolate Cheesecake

Irresistible German Chocolate Cheesecake with Decadent Toppings

This German Chocolate Cheesecake merges smooth chocolate filling with a crunchy crust and gooey topping, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 24 pieces Oreo Cookies Crushed
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 4 blocks (8 oz) Cream Cheese Room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Cocoa Powder Dutch-process preferred
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 4 pieces Eggs Room temperature
For the Coconut-Pecan Topping
  • 1 cup Evaporated Milk
  • 1 cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes Can substitute with unsweetened
  • 1 cup Pecans Chopped, walnuts can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract High-quality pure recommended
For the Ganache
  • 8 ounces Chocolate Chopped, semi-sweet or dark
  • 0.25 cup Coconut Oil Optional
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream Cold

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Crust Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press into 9-inch springform pan and freeze.
Cheesecake Filling
  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and cocoa, mix well. Add sour cream and vanilla, then eggs one at a time.
Baking
  1. Pour filling over crust, bake in water bath for 55-60 minutes until edges are set. Cool in the oven for 1 hour.
Topping Preparation
  1. Toast coconut and pecans at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes. Combine butter, evaporated milk, and sugar in a pan until thickened. Add vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
Chill Cheesecake
  1. Spread topping over cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Ganache Preparation
  1. Heat coconut oil and heavy cream. Pour over chopped chocolate, let sit, then whisk until smooth. Cool until thickened.
Serving
  1. Remove springform pan sides, drizzle ganache over cheesecake, slice, and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 7gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Use a water bath to prevent cracking during baking. Chill the cheesecake to allow flavors to meld.

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