Indulge in this Decadent German Chocolate Cheesecake, combining the richness of a chewy brownie base with a creamy chocolate chip and coconut cheesecake filling. Topped with silky chocolate ganache and traditional German chocolate frosting, this dessert is perfect for special occasions and guaranteed to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- Brownie Base:
- 1 cup butter
- 4 oz semi-sweet baking chocolate
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp coconut flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Cheesecake:
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Chocolate Ganache:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz semi-sweet baking chocolate
- German Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups coconut
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Directions
- Brownie Base: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12″ springform pan. Melt butter and chocolate, then mix with sugar and eggs. Add flours, vanilla, and salt. Pour into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Cheesecake Layer: Blend cream cheese, eggs, and sugar. Add chocolate chips, coconut, and vanilla. Pour over the baked brownie layer and bake for another 15-18 minutes.
- Ganache: Heat heavy cream, stir in chocolate until melted. Pour over the cooled cheesecake.
- Frosting: Cook sugar, evaporated milk, and butter until caramelized. Stir in egg yolks, vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Cool and spread over ganache.
Conclusion and Tips
This Decadent German Chocolate Cheesecake is a showstopper dessert perfect for any celebration. For an extra touch, pipe chocolate frosting around the edges. Serve chilled and enjoy the layers of flavor and texture.
Have you tried this recipe? Share your tips and favorite variations in the comments below. What’s your go-to cheesecake topping?