German Chocolate Cheesecake

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Absolutely! Here’s a full, rich, bakery-style German Chocolate Cheesecake recipe, written like a complete food-blog feature—with introduction, history, ingredients, methods, formation, tips, and a love letter to dessert lovers 🍫🥥

🍫🥥 German Chocolate Cheesecake

A Decadent Fusion of Classic Cheesecake and Southern Chocolate-Coconut Bliss

Introduction

German Chocolate Cheesecake is the ultimate indulgence—a luxurious marriage between creamy New York–style cheesecake and the iconic German chocolate cake topping made with coconut, pecans, and caramel-like sweetness. This dessert is rich, elegant, and unforgettable, perfect for holidays, birthdays, or anytime you want to impress true dessert lovers.

Smooth chocolate cheesecake sits on a buttery chocolate crust, crowned with a thick layer of gooey coconut-pecan topping and finished with chocolate shavings. Every bite is silky, nutty, chocolaty, and deeply comforting.

A Short History: Why “German” Chocolate?

Despite the name, German chocolate cake is not German. It’s named after Samuel German, an American baker who developed a dark baking chocolate for Baker’s Chocolate Company in 1852. The famous cake gained popularity in the 1950s, thanks to a newspaper recipe featuring the now-iconic coconut-pecan frosting.

This cheesecake is a modern twist—keeping the beloved flavors while elevating them with a creamy cheesecake base.

Ingredients

🍪 Chocolate Crust

  • 2 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (Oreos, without filling)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar

🧀 Cheesecake Filling

  • 900 g (32 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • 170 g (6 oz) German sweet chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt

🥥 Coconut-Pecan Topping

  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 3 egg yolks
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

✨ Optional Garnish

  • Chocolate shavings or curls
  • Toasted coconut flakes
  • Extra chopped pecans

Methods & Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Crust

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. Mix cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until evenly moistened.
  3. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool completely.

Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling

  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy (no lumps).
  2. Add sugar and cocoa powder; mix until well combined.
  3. Blend in melted German chocolate.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
  5. Stir in sour cream, vanilla, and salt.

⚠️ Do not overmix—this keeps the cheesecake silky and crack-free.

Step 3: Bake the Cheesecake

  1. Pour filling over cooled crust.
  2. Wrap the pan in foil and place it in a water bath.
  3. Bake for 60–70 minutes, until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
  4. Turn oven off, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
  5. Chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.

Step 4: Coconut-Pecan Topping

  1. In a saucepan, whisk evaporated milk, brown sugar, egg yolks, and butter.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (10–12 min).
  3. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans.
  4. Cool completely before spreading on cheesecake.

Formation & Assembly

  1. Remove cheesecake from springform pan.
  2. Spoon coconut-pecan topping generously over the top.
  3. Finish with chocolate shavings and toasted coconut.
  4. Slice with a warm knife for clean, beautiful cuts.

Tips for Perfection

  • Room-temperature ingredients = smoother cheesecake
  • Water bath prevents cracking
  • Chill overnight for best texture and flavor
  • Cheesecake tastes even better the next day

For the Lovers 💛

This dessert is for:

  • Chocolate lovers craving deep cocoa richness
  • Coconut lovers who adore chewy, sweet textures
  • Cheesecake lovers seeking creamy perfection
  • Holiday dessert lovers who want something unforgettable

It’s a show-stopper, a conversation piece, and a dessert that says “I really love you.”

Conclusion

German Chocolate Cheesecake is more than a dessert—it’s an experience. With its creamy chocolate filling, buttery crust, and iconic coconut-pecan topping, it brings together history, comfort, and indulgence in every bite.

Serve it proudly. Share it generously. And don’t be surprised if it becomes your most-requested recipe ever 🍫🥥

If you’d like:

  • A no-bake version
  • A mini cheesecake version
  • Or a professional bakery plating style

Just tell me—I’ve got you.

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