German Chocolate Cheesecake

Decadently rich and creamy German Chocolate Cheesecake stuffed with a hidden layer of caramely,  crunchy Coconut Pecan Frosting and smothered with another layer on top!  This Cheesecake is show stopping Christmas worthy!  I’ve also included very detailed instructions so even if you have never made a cheesecake before, it will turn out PERFECT every time!

INGREDIENTS

Special Equipment

• Crockpot liner or oven bag optional but recommended
• 18" wide heavy duty aluminum foil
• Parchment paper
• Cooking spray
• Roasting pan

Chocolate Crust

• 9 chocolate graham cracker sheets finely ground
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Coconut Pecan Filling/Topping

• 1 7 oz. pkg. sweetened shredded coconut (about 2 cups)
• 1 1/2 cups pecans
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 12 oz. can evaporated milk
• 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
• 12 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cheesecake Filling

• 4 oz. Bakers German Chocolate bar chopped
• 4 oz. semi-sweet baking chocolate chopped
• 3 8 oz. pkgs. cream cheese (full fat) at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup sour cream (full fat) at room temperature
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs at room temperature
• 1 large egg yolk at room temperature

Chocolate Drizzle (optional)

• 4 oz. semi-sweet baking chocolate
• 1/2 teaspoon shortening

INSTRUCTIONS

1. PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees F.
2. WATERPROOFING STEP 1 (optional but HIGHLY recommended): Place 9” springform pan in the center bottom of a slow cooker liner or oven bag. Bring the liner bag up to the top of the pan then gather excess to one side and tie it in a knot.
3. WATERPROOFING STEP 2 (do this over liner even if you have already done step 1 for double coverage): Place 2 large 18" x 18" pieces of aluminum foil on a flat surface underneath the pan in the form of a “+.” Gently fold (to make sure you don't create any holes) up the sides of the foil around the (lined) pan.
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