German Chocolate Cheesecake 🍫🍰

This rich and decadent German Chocolate Cheesecake is a dreamy combination of creamy cheesecake, layers of chocolate ganache, and a crunchy chocolate cookie crust — all topped with a nutty chocolate frosting and shaved chocolate. It’s the ultimate dessert indulgence that’s guaranteed to impress!

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Why You’ll Love It 💖

✔️ Classic German chocolate flavor in cheesecake form
✔️ Perfect for special occasions or holidays
✔️ Decadent layers of chocolate, nuts, and creamy filling
✔️ Make-ahead friendly
✔️ Show-stopping presentation

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Ingredients 📝

For the Crust:

• 1 ½ cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
• ¼ cup melted butter

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted

For the Chocolate Ganache Layers:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

For the Topping:

• ½ cup chopped pecans
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• ½ cup chocolate frosting or ganache for piping
• Chocolate shavings (optional)

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Instructions 🍽️

1. Make the Crust

• Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
• Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter and press into a springform pan.
• Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.

2. Prepare the Ganache

• Heat cream until just boiling.
• Pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth.
• Let cool slightly, then pour half over the crust. Refrigerate while you make the filling.

3. Make the Cheesecake

• Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
• Add eggs, one at a time, then stir in sour cream and vanilla.
• Pour half of the batter over the ganache layer.
• Drizzle with remaining ganache and gently swirl.
• Top with remaining cheesecake batter.

4. Bake the Cheesecake

• Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 55–65 minutes or until center is just set.
• Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let it sit for 1 hour.
• Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.

5. Add Toppings

• Top chilled cheesecake with chopped nuts, coconut, chocolate frosting swirls, and shaved chocolate.

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Tips & Variations 🌟

• Make it nut-free: Skip the nuts or use sunflower seeds.
• Add caramel drizzle for an extra gooey finish.
• Use boxed German chocolate cake mix for crust if you want a cake/cheesecake hybrid.

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Storage & Make-Ahead 🧊

• Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• You can freeze slices individually for up to 2 months — perfect for cravings later!

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A Showstopper Dessert for Any Celebration 🎉

Whether you’re hosting a birthday, dinner party, or holiday feast, this German Chocolate Cheesecake will be the star of your dessert table. Rich, creamy, chocolatey, nutty, and downright irresistible!

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