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No-Bake German Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

This No-Bake German Chocolate Cheesecake is a rich and indulgent dessert that blends creamy chocolate cheesecake with the classic flavors of coconut, pecans, and caramel—all set on a buttery Oreo crust and made entirely without an oven.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cupsOreo cookie crumbs (about24cookies)
  • 1/2 cupmelted butter
  • 8 ozcream cheese, softened
  • 1 cuppowdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cupsheavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cupssemisweet chocolate chips, melted
  • 1/2 cupunsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cupchopped pecans
  • 1/2 cupcaramel sauce
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt
  • Additional Oreo cookies, pecans, and chocolate sauce for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, mix Oreo cookie crumbs with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and chill for 20 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add melted chocolate, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until combined.
  3. In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the chocolate mixture until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the crust. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
  5. Top with shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and a drizzle of caramel sauce. Garnish with Oreo cookies and chocolate sauce before serving.

Notes

Use fully softened cream cheese to avoid lumps in the filling.
High-quality chocolate gives a richer, smoother flavor.
Fold in whipped cream gently to maintain a light, airy texture.

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