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A rich and creamy German Chocolate Cheesecake topped with luscious coconut-pecan frosting, sliced to reveal a smooth chocolate filling, garnished with toasted coconut and pecans, styled on a rustic wooden surface with a blurred background

Decadent German Chocolate Cheesecake

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A luscious chocolate cheesecake topped with coconut-pecan frosting, combining rich, creamy textures with sweet, nutty flavors.

  • Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter, press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  2. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream and melted chocolate. Pour over crust.
  3. Bake for 55-60 minutes until set. Cool completely.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare frosting: blend sweetened condensed milk, butter, shredded coconut, and chopped pecans. Spread over cooled cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Chill the cheesecake overnight for best flavor and texture.
  • Toast pecans and coconut for enhanced flavor.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Method: Baking, No-bake topping
  • Cuisine: German-inspired dessert
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
  • Calories: 470 Kcal
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg
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