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German Chocolate Cheesecake – A Decadent Twist on a Classic!

A rich and creamy cheesecake with a chocolate crust, topped with a luscious coconut-pecan frosting for an indulgent dessert.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 egg yolk

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and sour cream. Stir in melted chocolate until well combined.
  3. Pour filling over the crust and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set. Let cool completely.
  4. For the topping, combine coconut, pecans, evaporated milk, brown sugar, butter, and egg yolk in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 10 minutes).
  5. Spread the topping over the cooled cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

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