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German Chocolate Cheesecake

Indulge in German Chocolate Cheesecake Bliss at Home

Delight in a rich and creamy German Chocolate Cheesecake that combines a crunchy Oreo crust and a delectable coconut pecan topping.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 32 oz Cream Cheese 4 (8 oz) blocks, softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar can be substituted with a granulated sweetener
  • 4 units Eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder or use Dutch-processed cocoa
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract preferably pure
For the Crust
  • 24 units Oreo Cookies can be substituted with chocolate sandwich cookies
  • 1/2 cup Butter melted, preferably unsalted
For the Coconut Pecan Topping
  • 1/2 cup Evaporated Milk or condensed milk for extra sweetness
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans can swap with walnuts
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut unsweetened for less sweetness
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream avoid low-fat cream
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil can replace with vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup can substitute with honey or agave syrup

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • food processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Piping bag

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for German Chocolate Cheesecake
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs, mix with melted butter, and press into a 9-inch springform pan. Freeze while preparing filling.
  2. In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in granulated sugar, then add eggs one at a time. Incorporate cocoa powder and vanilla extract until creamy.
  3. Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top. Bake for about 60 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly. Cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
  4. Toast shredded coconut and chopped pecans in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes. In a saucepan, combine butter, evaporated milk, sugar, and egg yolks; cook until thick and bubbly. Stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
  5. For ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering and pour over chopped chocolate and coconut oil. Let sit before whisking until smooth. Cool to a piping consistency.
  6. Spread coconut pecan topping over cooled cheesecake and pipe ganache decoratively. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for the best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 450IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened and eggs are at room temperature for better mixing. Watch bake time for a creamy finish.

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