German Chocolate Cheesecake

A German Chocolate Cheesecake is a decadent fusion of rich chocolate cheesecake and the classic flavors of a German chocolate cake—smooth, creamy, and topped with a sweet coconut-pecan frosting. Here’s a delicious recipe to make this mouth-watering dessert!

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (or crushed chocolate cookies)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the cheesecake filling:

• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 4 oz semisweet chocolate, melted

For the coconut-pecan topping:

• 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large egg yolks

Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust:

video instructions available below
Instructions