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German chocolate cheesecake

A rich and creamy German chocolate cheesecake layered with coconut pecan topping and a chocolate crust.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 14
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 24 oz Cream cheese
  • 8 oz German chocolate chopped and melted
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 1.5 cups Sugar
  • 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1.25 cups Sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1.25 cups Chopped pecans toasted
  • 2.5 cups Oreo crumbs about 30 Oreos
  • 0.25 cup Unsalted butter melted

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare the crust by mixing Oreo crumbs with melted butter, press into the bottom of a springform pan, and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  2. In a saucepan, combine egg yolks, evaporated milk, and vanilla. Cook until thickened, then stir in shredded coconut and pecans to make the topping. Cool completely.
  3. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and flour until smooth. Add sour cream and melted German chocolate, mix well. Incorporate eggs one at a time.
  4. Pour half of the filling over the crust, add a layer of coconut pecan topping, then top with the remaining filling. Smooth the surface.
  5. Bake in a water bath at 300°F for 1 hour 25 minutes. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside for 30 minutes, then cool completely in refrigerator.
  6. Decorate with remaining coconut pecan topping and drizzle with chocolate ganache. Chill until ready to serve.

Notes

Enjoy this decadent dessert with a glass of coffee or milk.