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No-Bake German Chocolate Cheesecake


  • Author: Chef Lalybeth

Description

A decadent and creamy no-bake cheesecake featuring the classic flavors of German chocolate cake with a coconut-pecan topping.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Make the crust: Combine chocolate graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
  2. Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in the cocoa powder and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until no white streaks remain.
  4. Pour the filling over the prepared crust and spread evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until set.
  5. Before serving, combine the coconut and pecans. Top the chilled cheesecake with the coconut-pecan mixture and drizzle generously with caramel sauce.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.