Ultimate German Chocolate Cheesecake 🍫🍰
Indulge in the heavenly combination of rich chocolate cheesecake, a crunchy Oreo crust, and a gooey coconut-pecan topping with this German Chocolate Cheesecake. It’s the perfect dessert for special occasions or whenever you’re craving a truly decadent treat!
Ingredients
For the Oreo Crust:
14.3 oz Oreo Cookies, crushed
4 oz unsalted butter, melted
For the Chocolate Cheesecake:
2 lb cream cheese, softened
1 ¼ cup sugar
2 tbsp cocoa powder
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 eggs, lightly beaten
For the Coconut-Pecan Topping:
⅓ cup unsalted butter
1 cup evaporated milk
3 egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup light brown sugar
4 oz sweetened shredded coconut
¾ cup toasted chopped pecans
For the Ganache:
4 oz chocolate, chopped
1 tsp coconut oil
⅔ cup heavy cream
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
1. Prepare the Oreo Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and wrap the outside with foil. Mix Oreo crumbs with melted butter and press into the pan. Freeze while preparing the cheesecake.
2. Make the Chocolate Cheesecake: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Mix in cocoa powder and melted chocolate. Add eggs gradually, mixing until just combined. Pour the batter over the crust and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Cool in the oven with the door cracked for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
3. Make the Coconut-Pecan Topping: In a saucepan, cook evaporated milk, butter, brown sugar, and egg yolks over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Let cool to room temperature, then spread over the chilled cheesecake.
4. Chocolate Ganache Swirls: Melt chocolate and coconut oil, stir in maple syrup, and whisk in heavy cream until smooth. Add cocoa powder and mix to a piping consistency. Pipe decorative swirls on top of the coconut-pecan topping.
5. Assemble and Serve: Once the cheesecake is fully chilled and topped, carefully remove it from the springform pan. Slice and serve this rich, creamy, and indulgent dessert!
This German Chocolate Cheesecake is the ultimate dessert fusion, offering layers of chocolatey richness and gooey coconut-pecan goodness. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself! 🍫