German Chocolate Cheesecake
A rich and creamy cheesecake inspired by classic German chocolate cake, featuring chocolate, coconut, and pecans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium mixing bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Beat the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the granulated sugar and mix until well combined.
- Incorporate the vanilla and eggs, one at a time, mixing gently.
- Melt the semi-sweet chocolate and let cool slightly before adding to the mixture.
- Pour the cheesecake filling into the pre-baked crust.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes until set.
- Cool the cheesecake in the oven for 1 hour then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Combine coconut and pecans in a saucepan with sugar and milk, and toast for 5 minutes.
- Spread the coconut-pecan mixture over the top of the cheesecake.
Notes
For a vegan option, use nut-based cream cheese and flaxseed eggs. Serve with whipped cream and fresh berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: cheesecake, German chocolate, dessert, baking, chocolate dessert