Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this German Chocolate Cheesecake, a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake with the classic coconut-pecan topping.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 large eggs
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the crust: Mix chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake.
- Make the cheesecake batter: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add sour cream, eggs, melted chocolate, and vanilla. Pour over crust and bake.
- Cool and chill: Let the cheesecake cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Prepare the topping: Cook evaporated milk, brown sugar, egg yolks, and butter until thickened. Stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Spread over chilled cheesecake.
Notes
- For extra chocolate flavor, drizzle melted chocolate or ganache over the topping.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 43g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
