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German Chocolate Cheesecake

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A rich, chocolate cheesecake with a nutty chocolate cookie crumb crust, topped with a gooey coconut pecan frosting and drizzled with chocolate syrup—a fusion of German chocolate cake and classic cheesecake.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
  • 3 packages (8 ounces each) 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 1/2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • Chocolate syrup, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare a chocolate cookie crumb crust mixing Oreo crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into springform pan and chill.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with 1/4 cup heavy cream until smooth; set aside.
  3. Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar and cocoa powder until creamy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; then add remaining 1/2 cup heavy cream and mix.
  5. Fold in melted chocolate mixture and vanilla extract; pour over crust.
  6. Bake for about 70 minutes until sides are set and center is slightly jiggly; cool to room temperature and refrigerate for 4 hours or until completely chilled.
  7. To make coconut pecan topping, cook evaporated milk, butter, brown sugar, and egg yolks over medium-low heat, stirring constantly for about 10 minutes until thickened.
  8. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, then fold in coconut and pecans; cool completely and spread over chilled cheesecake.
  9. Drizzle chocolate syrup on top before serving.

Notes

1. Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth, creamy filling.
2. Baking cheesecake with a pan underneath prevents drips and helps even baking.
3. Make the coconut pecan topping ahead and chill to set for best texture.

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