Rating: 4.5 from 11 reviews
Author: Kimberly
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time: 7 hours (including chill time)
Yield: 12 servings
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: German-American
Diet: Vegetarian
This German Chocolate Cheesecake is a show-stopping dessert that brings together everything you love about classic German chocolate cake—rich chocolate, sweet coconut, and crunchy pecans—layered into an ultra-creamy cheesecake. The result is indulgent yet balanced, with deep chocolate flavor in the filling and a luscious, caramel-like coconut pecan topping that makes every slice unforgettable.
Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or when you want a dessert that truly impresses, this cheesecake benefits from being made ahead. The extended chilling time allows the flavors to meld and the texture to set beautifully, giving you clean slices and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Chocolate Cheesecake Filling
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and slightly cooled
For the Coconut Pecan Topping
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
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