Description
A rich and creamy German chocolate cheesecake with a chocolate cookie crust and coconut pecan topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar and vanilla, mixing well.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time.
- Stir in sour cream and chocolate chips.
- Pour batter over the crust.
- Bake for 60 minutes until set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- In a saucepan, combine coconut, pecans, brown sugar, and a bit of water. Cook until thick.
- Spread topping over the cheesecake before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for better flavor.
- Serve with whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: german chocolate cheesecake, cheesecake, dessert, chocolate