German Chocolate Cheesecake Slice

Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Cuisine: American
• Category: Dessert
• Keywords: German chocolate, cheesecake, chocolate dessert, coconut pecan
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Total Time: 6 hours (includes chilling)
• Yield: 12 slices

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 3/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 3 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment and grease lightly.
2. Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and melted chocolate.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating just until combined. Pour batter over crust.
5. Bake for 55–60 minutes until center is set. Turn off oven, crack door open, and let cheesecake cool slowly. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
6. To make the topping: In a saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, egg yolks, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 10 minutes).
7. Remove from heat, stir in coconut, pecans, and vanilla. Cool completely.
8. Spread topping evenly over chilled cheesecake. Slice and serve!

Storage

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can freeze slices (without topping) for up to 2 months and add the topping after thawing.