Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare the crust: combine Oreo crumbs and melted butter, then press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes and set aside to cool.
- Make the topping: whisk egg yolks, evaporated milk, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat until combined. Add sugar and butter, cook for 12-15 minutes until thickened, then stir in shredded coconut and pecans. Cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and cocoa powder until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla, then melted chocolate. Mix in eggs one at a time. Pour into prepared crust.
- Drop spoonfuls of coconut pecan topping over the filling and gently swirl. Cover with foil and bake in a water bath at 300°F for 1 hour 25 minutes. Turn off oven, crack door, and cool cheesecake inside oven for 30 minutes. Refrigerate until firm.
- Remove from oven, decorate with remaining topping, and drizzle with chocolate ganache. Chill before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
