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German Chocolate Cheesecake

A rich and creamy German chocolate cheesecake topped with toasted coconut and pecans, set in a chocolate Oreo crust.
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, cubed
  • 2.67 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1.25 cups chopped pecans, toasted
  • 2.5 cups Oreo crumbs
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 0.083 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons natural unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 oz German chocolate, chopped and melted
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large saucepan, whisk together egg yolks, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract until well combined. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens, about 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in shredded coconut and toasted pecans. Pour into a heat-proof bowl and chill completely.
  2. Preheat oven to 325°F. In a small bowl, combine Oreo crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake crust for 8-10 minutes, then cool.
  3. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, and cocoa powder until smooth. Mix in sour cream and vanilla. Incorporate melted German chocolate, then eggs one at a time, mixing slowly after each addition. Pour batter over the crust.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of coconut pecan topping evenly over the batter. Gently add remaining batter. Cover the springform with foil and bake in a water bath for 1 hour 25 minutes. Turn off oven, crack door, and cool for 30 minutes. Refrigerate until fully set.
  5. Remove cheesecake from springform, top with additional coconut pecan topping if desired, and drizzle with chocolate ganache. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This cheesecake is perfect for special occasions with its decadent layers and rich flavor.
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