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German Chocolate Cheesecake

Decadent German Chocolate Cheesecake You Can’t Resist

This German Chocolate Cheesecake is a rich dessert with creamy layers, a crunchy Oreo crust, and a gooey coconut pecan topping.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Filling
  • 4 blocks (8 oz) Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can use lighter sweeteners
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be a substitute
  • 4 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure extract recommended
Crust
  • 24 cookies Oreo Cookies Any chocolate cookie can substitute
  • 1/2 cup Butter Unsalted recommended
Topping
  • 1 cup Coconut Flakes Unsweetened preferred
  • 1 cup Pecans Walnuts can substitute
  • 1/2 cup Evaporated Milk Sweetened condensed milk can substitute
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Honey is an alternative
Ganache
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream

Equipment

  • Springform Pan
  • Food Processor
  • electric mixer
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Prepare the Cheesecake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush about 24 Oreo cookies into fine crumbs and mix with 1/2 cup of melted unsalted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and freeze.
  2. In a bowl, beat 4 blocks of cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add 1 cup of sugar, then mix in 1 cup sour cream, 4 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth.
  3. Pour the filling over the crust and bake for about 1 hour until edges set. Cool in the oven with the door cracked for 1 hour, then chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
  4. For the topping, toast 1 cup of coconut flakes and 1 cup of pecans on a baking sheet in the oven for 5-7 minutes.
  5. In a pan, whisk together 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup evaporated milk, 1 cup sugar, and 3 egg yolks over medium heat for 10 minutes until thickened.
  6. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla, then mix in the toasted coconut and pecans. Spread over the chilled cheesecake and chill for an additional hour.
  7. For the ganache, melt 1 cup of chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons coconut oil in intervals, then whisk in 1 cup heavy cream until thick.
  8. Pipe the ganache around the edge, serve chilled and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to achieve a smooth filling. Use a water bath to prevent cracks while baking.

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