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German chocolate cheesecake

A rich and creamy German chocolate cheesecake topped with coconut pecan topping, all served on a classic Oreo crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 24 oz cream cheese
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 2.5 cups sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 8 oz German chocolate
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1.25 cups oreo crumbs
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter (for crust)
  • 1.5 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1.25 cups chopped pecans

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and prepare your springform pan with parchment and grease.
  2. Combine crushed Oreo crumbs and melted butter to make the crust. Press into the bottom of the pan.
  3. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
  6. Melt the German chocolate and incorporate into the cream cheese mixture. Add sour cream and vanilla, mixing well.
  7. Pour batter into prepared crust and bake for about 1 hour and 25 minutes.
  8. While baking, prepare coconut pecan topping by cooking shredded coconut and pecans with a portion of sugar and butter until golden.
  9. Cool the cheesecake and top with coconut pecan topping. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

This cheesecake combines rich chocolate with the sweetness of coconut and crunch of pecans for a decadent treat.