Description
This creamy German chocolate cheesecake features a rich chocolate filling, a chocolate cookie crust, homemade coconut-pecan frosting, and silky chocolate ganache. It’s a showstopping dessert perfect for holidays, birthdays, or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 large eggs
- 4 ounces German chocolate, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for frosting)
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter and press into a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (165°C). In a bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add sugar, then mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing slowly, then fold in melted German chocolate. Pour filling over crust.
- Place cheesecake in a water bath and bake for 55–60 minutes. Let it cool in the oven with the door cracked for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- For the frosting, whisk sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and egg yolks in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Cool before using.
- Spread frosting over chilled cheesecake.
- Heat heavy cream until simmering and pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Pour over frosted cheesecake and chill before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat ingredients for the creamiest texture.
- Room temperature ingredients mix more smoothly.
- Don’t skip the water bath – it helps prevent cracks.
- This cheesecake is best made a day ahead for flavor and structure.
- Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze slices for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 43g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 29g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 145mg