No-Bake German Chocolate Cheesecake
A rich and creamy no-bake German chocolate cheesecake with a crunchy graham cracker crust, infused with chocolate, coconut, and pecans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 260 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create a sturdy base for your cheesecake.
- Cream the cheese: In a large bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Whip the cream: In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold this whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Combine the flavors: Stir in the melted chocolate, shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and vanilla extract until everything is evenly combined.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Chill to perfection: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Serve and enjoy: Once set, slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Serve with chocolate sauce or whipped cream. Pairs well with coffee or dessert wine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg