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German Chocolate Cheesecake

Garnished with the traditional gooey coconut-pecan topping, this baked chocolate cheesecake is a great dessert choice for entertaining.

Prep time

30 min

Total time

4 hr 20 min

Servings

Makes 14 servings.

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    Ingredients
    • 1 cup finely crushed FAMOUS Chocolate Wafers
    • 1 cup sugar, divided
    • 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
    • 3 pkg. (8 oz. each) brick cream cheese, softened
    • 1/4 cup flour
    • 1 pkg. (4 oz.) sweet baking chocolate, melted
    • 2-1/2 tsp. vanilla, divided
    • 4 eggs, divided
    • 1/3 cup canned evaporated milk
    • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
    • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
    • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Preparation
  • Preheat  oven to 350°F if using a silver 9-inch springform pan (or to 325°F if using a dark nonstick 9-inch springform pan). Mix chocolate wafer crumbs, 2 Tbsp. of the sugar and 3 Tbsp. butter; press firmly onto bottom of pan. Bake 10 min.
  • Beat  cream cheese, 1/2 cup of the sugar and the flour in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add chocolate and 2 tsp. of the vanilla; mix well. Add 3 of the eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Pour over crust.
  • Bake  45 to 50 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
  • Place  milk, remaining sugar, the 1/4 cup butter, remaining egg and remaining 1/2 tsp. vanilla in small saucepan; cook on medium-low heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in coconut and pecans. Cool. Spread over cheesecake just before serving. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.

Recipe Tips

Size-WiseSince this indulgent special-occasion dessert makes 14 servings, it is a perfect dessert to serve at your next party.

How to Soften Cream CheesePlace completely unwrapped packages of cream cheese in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 min. or until slightly softened.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving:

  • Calories

    430

  • Total Fat

    32g

  •    Saturated Fat

    18g

  • Cholesterol

    130mg

  • Sodium

    320mg

  • Total Carbohydrate

    31g

  •    Dietary Fiber

    2g

  •    Total Sugars

    24g

  •       Includes Added Sugars

    n/a

  • Protein

    7g

  • Vitamin A

    15%DV

  • Vitamin C

    0%DV

  • Vitamin D

    n/a

  • Calcium

    6%DV

  • Iron

    6%DV

  • Potassium

    n/a

    • n/a indicates that data is not available

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