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German Chocolate Cheesecake

Deliciously Indulgent German Chocolate Cheesecake You’ll Love

This German Chocolate Cheesecake combines rich flavors and creamy textures, making it an irresistible dessert that everyone will adore.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Chocolate Cookie Crumbs or substitute with Oreo crumbs
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 0.25 cups Unsalted Butter melted
For the Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 0.5 cups Cocoa Powder
  • 0.5 cups Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract preferably pure
  • 1 cups Semisweet Chocolate Chips melted
For the Topping
  • 0.5 cups Evaporated Milk
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar or white sugar in a pinch
  • 3 large Egg Yolks room temperature
  • 1 cups Sweetened Shredded Coconut or unsweetened
  • 1 cups Pecans or walnuts/almonds

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • medium saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes and cool.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder until smooth. Mix in sour cream, eggs, and vanilla.
  4. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for 50-60 minutes. Let cool gradually in the oven.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
  6. In a saucepan, combine evaporated milk, brown sugar, egg yolks, and butter over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in coconut and pecans.
  7. Spread the topping over the chilled cheesecake and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 15IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Refrigeration time is crucial for proper texture.

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