Description
A delicious twist on classic cheesecake combining rich cream cheese with German chocolate flavors, coconut, and pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup German chocolate, melted
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, ⅓ cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 1 cup sugar and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
- Stir in melted German chocolate.
- Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over the crust. Then sprinkle coconut and pecans on top. Finally, pour the remaining cream cheese mixture over.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until set.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove the sides of the pan and chill in the refrigerator.
- For serving, whip cream and top the cheesecake for decoration.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing. Avoid overbaking; the center should be slightly jiggly when done.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: cheesecake, chocolate, dessert, German, coconut, pecans