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Decadent No-Bake German Chocolate Cheesecake

Decadent No-Bake German Chocolate Cheesecake


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  • Author: Luna Bailey
  • Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich and creamy No-Bake German Chocolate Cheesecake made with a chocolate cookie crust, velvety chocolate filling, and a gooey coconut-pecan topping. This easy no-bake cheesecake is the perfect dessert for holidays, gatherings, or any time you crave German chocolate cake flavors in a decadent cheesecake form.


Ingredients

2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs

6 tablespoons melted butter

16 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate, melted

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup heavy cream, whipped

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1 cup evaporated milk

2/3 cup brown sugar

3 large egg yolks

4 tablespoons butter


Instructions

1. Crush the chocolate cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan and refrigerate to set.

2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the melted chocolate, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined.

3. Gently fold in the whipped heavy cream to create a smooth, airy filling.

4. Spread the cheesecake filling over the chilled crust, smoothing the top.

5. In a saucepan, combine evaporated milk, brown sugar, egg yolks, and butter over medium heat. Stir constantly until thickened and remove from heat.

6. Stir in the shredded coconut and toasted pecans into the topping mixture and allow it to cool slightly.

7. Spread the coconut-pecan topping over the cheesecake filling evenly.

8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set.

9. Slice and serve chilled with optional toppings like whipped cream or chocolate drizzle.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling.

Let the coconut-pecan topping cool slightly before spreading to prevent melting the filling.

Chill overnight for clean slices and best flavor development.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 510
  • Sugar: 27g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 38g
  • Saturated Fat: 21g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg