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German Chocolate Cheesecake

Indulge in Creamy German Chocolate Cheesecake Delight

A luscious German Chocolate Cheesecake featuring a chocolate filling, coconut pecan topping, and Oreo crust that’s perfect for any celebration.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 20 cookies Oreo cookies
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
For the Filling
  • 32 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder Dutch-process preferred
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup butter or vegan butter
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk or coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract almond extract optional
  • 1 cup coconut flakes sweetened or unsweetened
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
For the Ganache
  • 4 oz chocolate for ganache semi-sweet or dark

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Springform pan
  • Skillet
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Prepare the Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine crushed Oreo cookies with melted butter until well blended. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and freeze to set.
Make the Cheesecake Filling
  1. Beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Incorporate cocoa powder and heavy cream until blended.
Bake the Cheesecake
  1. Pour cheesecake mixture over the chilled crust and bake at 325°F (163°C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Allow cheesecake to cool gradually with the oven door cracked.
Prepare the Topping
  1. Toast coconut flakes and chopped pecans in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. In another bowl, mix evaporated milk, butter, and vanilla; combine with toasted coconut and pecans.
Chill the Cheesecake
  1. Spread the topping over the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Make the Ganache
  1. Melt chocolate with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl at 30-second intervals. Whisk in cold heavy cream until thick and pourable, then pipe over topping once slightly cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 7gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and allow chilling time for flavors to meld. Ganache should be prepared carefully to avoid seizing.

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