22/10/2024
German Chocolate Cheesecake 🍫
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this rich, creamy German Chocolate Cheesecake! Featuring a decadent Oreo crust, smooth chocolate cheesecake, and a gooey coconut-pecan topping, this treat is perfect for any occasion and will wow every chocolate lover!
🍫 Ingredients 🍫
For the Oreo Crust:
14.3 oz Oreo Cookies, ground
4 oz unsalted butter, melted
For the Chocolate Cheesecake:
2 lb cream cheese, softened
1 ¼ cup sugar
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 eggs, lightly beaten
For the Coconut Pecan Topping:
⅓ cup unsalted butter
1 cup evaporated milk
3 egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup light brown sugar
4 oz sweetened shredded coconut
¾ cup chopped toasted pecans
For the Ganache Swirls:
4 oz chocolate, chopped
1 tsp coconut oil
1 Tbsp cocoa powder
⅔ cup heavy cream
1 Tbsp maple syrup
🍫 Instructions 🍫
1️⃣ Oreo Crust:
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
Mix Oreo crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom and sides of a springform pan. Freeze while preparing cheesecake.
2️⃣ Chocolate Cheesecake:
Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add cocoa and melted chocolate, mixing well. Slowly incorporate eggs.
Pour into the prepared crust and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cool in the oven with the door cracked for 1 hour, then refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
3️⃣ Coconut Pecan Topping:
Cook evaporated milk, butter, brown sugar, and egg yolks over medium heat until thick. Stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Let cool before spreading on the cheesecake.
4️⃣ Chocolate Ganache Swirls:
Melt chocolate and coconut oil. Stir in maple syrup and heavy cream until smooth. Let it cool to piping consistency, then pipe swirls over the coconut topping.
🍰 Assembly:
Remove cheesecake from pan, add the topping, and decorate with ganache swirls. Slice and enjoy the ultimate dessert experience!
This German Chocolate Cheesecake is pure indulgence with every creamy, crunchy bite! Perfect for any gathering or a luxurious treat! 🍫🎉