Description
Indulge in this rich German Chocolate Cheesecake topped with a heavenly coconut-pecan mixture, perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, room temperature, divided
- 3 packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup roughly chopped pecans
- Chocolate syrup for drizzling over cake
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Spray a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray, and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Combine the melted butter, flour, chopped pecans, and cocoa powder in a bowl, then press firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake the crust for 10 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate chips with 1/4 cup of heavy cream in the microwave until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth, gradually add the sugar and cocoa powder, then mix in the eggs one at a time. Blend in the melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for about 70 minutes until edges are set but the center jiggles slightly.
- Cool the cheesecake to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Combine the evaporated milk, butter, brown sugar, and egg yolks in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Stir in vanilla, coconut, and chopped pecans.
- Spread the coconut topping over the cooled cheesecake and drizzle with chocolate syrup before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese and eggs are room temperature for a smoother texture. For a gluten-free version, substitute almond flour for all-purpose flour.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg