Description
A rich and creamy German chocolate cheesecake topped with coconut and pecan frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in vanilla and melted chocolate.
- Pour cream cheese mixture over crust.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until set.
- Let cool completely.
- In a saucepan, combine coconut, pecans, brown sugar, and milk. Cook until thickened.
- Spread coconut mixture over cooled cheesecake.
Notes
- Chill cheesecake before serving for best flavor.
- Use high-quality chocolate for better taste.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 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: 100mg
Keywords: german chocolate cheesecake, cheesecake, dessert