Description
German Chocolate Cheesecake is a decadent dessert that combines rich chocolate with creamy cheesecake, topped with a delightful mixture of toasted coconut and crunchy pecans. Encased in a buttery chocolate graham cracker crust, each slice offers an explosion of flavors that will elevate any occasion—from casual gatherings to festive celebrations. Indulge in this luxurious treat that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened (full-fat)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Combine chocolate graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in cocoa powder, coconut flakes, and chopped pecans until evenly mixed.
- Pour the mixture over the cooled crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cooling at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 135g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg