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German Chocolate Cheesecake

This German Chocolate Cheesecake combines rich chocolate cheesecake with a buttery chocolate crust and classic coconut pecan topping. A decadent dessert perfect for birthdays, holidays, and chocolate lovers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Chocolate Crust
  • 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 5 tbsp melted butter
  • Cheesecake Filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate melted
  • Coconut Pecan Topping
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans
  • Optional Garnish
  • Chocolate drizzle
  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate shavings

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into a springform pan.
  3. Bake crust for 8–10 minutes and cool slightly.
  4. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently. Stir in melted chocolate.
  6. Pour filling over crust.
  7. Bake 55–65 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
  8. Turn off oven and crack door slightly. Cool gradually.
  9. Refrigerate cheesecake at least 4 hours or overnight.
  10. For topping, combine evaporated milk, brown sugar, butter, egg yolks, and vanilla in a saucepan.
  11. Cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly.
  12. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and pecans. Cool slightly.
  13. Spread topping over chilled cheesecake.
  14. Garnish with chocolate drizzle or whipped cream if desired.
  15. Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

  • Room temperature ingredients create smoother cheesecake filling.
  • Chill thoroughly before slicing for best texture.
  • Toast pecans for deeper flavor.
  • Perfect alternative to traditional chocolate birthday cake.
  • Store refrigerated up to 5 days.