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German Chocolate Cheesecake

German Chocolate Cheesecake


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins + chilling
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

Decadent German Chocolate Cheesecake with Oreo crust, rich chocolate filling, gooey coconut-pecan topping, and chocolate ganache swirls.


Ingredients

Scale

For Oreo Crust:

  • 14.3 oz. Oreo Cookies-ground
  • 4 oz. unsalted butter-melted

Chocolate Cheesecake:

  • 2 lb. cream cheese-softened
  • 1 and 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 Tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate-melted
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 eggs-slightly beaten with the fork

Coconut Pecan Topping:

  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 4 oz. sweetened shredded coconut
  • 3/4 cups chopped toasted pecans

Ganache for Swirls:

  • 4 oz. chocolate-chopped
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 1 Tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 Tablespoon maple syrup

Instructions

Oreo Crust:

Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and wrap in heavy-duty aluminum foil.

Mix ground Oreo crumbs with melted butter until evenly moistened.

Press mixture into the bottom and 1-inch up the sides of the springform pan.

Place in the freezer to firm while preparing cheesecake.

Chocolate Cheesecake:

Melt the chocolate and set aside.

Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until creamy.

Mix in cocoa powder and melted chocolate until smooth.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.

Spread filling over the crust and smooth the top.

Place a small pan of water under the springform pan in the oven (water bath).

Bake at 325°F for 1 hour 15 minutes until center is set.

Turn off oven, crack the door, and leave cake for 1 hour.

Cool to room temperature, then chill in refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.

Coconut Pecan Topping:

Toast coconut and pecans on a baking sheet for 10 minutes. Set aside.

In a medium saucepan, combine butter, evaporated milk, light brown sugar, and egg yolks. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 10 minutes until thickened.

Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.

Cool completely, then spread over chilled cheesecake.

Chocolate Ganache Swirls:

Melt chocolate with coconut oil, then stir in maple syrup.

Whisk in cold heavy cream until smooth, then mix in cocoa powder.

Allow ganache to cool to piping consistency.

Transfer to a piping bag with star tip and pipe swirls around topping.

Notes

Water bath helps prevent cheesecake cracks.

Ganache can be piped or drizzled depending on preference.

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: German chocolate cheesecake, Oreo crust cheesecake, coconut pecan topping, chocolate dessert