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Decadent No-Bake German Chocolate Cheesecake

  • Author: Chef Sally

Description

A rich and creamy no-bake cheesecake with layers of German chocolate flavor, topped with a coconut-pecan frosting.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter, then press into a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Chill for 15 minutes.
  2. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cocoa powder until smooth.
  3. Fold in whipped cream gently until fully combined.
  4. Spread the cheesecake mixture over the crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  5. Toast coconut and pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  6. Before serving, drizzle caramel sauce over the cheesecake and sprinkle with toasted coconut and pecans.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.