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German Chocolate Cheesecake
If you love the classic German chocolate cake, this German Chocolate Cheesecake is the ultimate indulgence. Combining a rich, creamy cheesecake base with the gooey, toasted coconut-pecan topping that makes German chocolate cake famous, this dessert is pure decadence in every bite. Created with love and tested to perfection, this recipe from tinsuf is sure to impress for holidays, celebrations, or any occasion where a show-stopping dessert is desired.
- Author: tinsuf
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dessert, Cheesecake
- Keywords: German chocolate cheesecake, coconut pecan, chocolate dessert, indulgent cheesecake
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes (including cooling)
- Yield: 12 slices
Ingredients
Coconut-Pecan Topping
- 4 large egg yolks
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed
- 2 2/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 1/4 cups pecans, toasted and chopped
- Pinch of salt
Crust
- 2 1/2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz German chocolate, melted
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- Chocolate ganache or sauce for garnish (optional)
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