Best 7 German Chocolate Cheesecake Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors that is German chocolate cheesecake, a decadent dessert that harmonizes the richness of chocolate with the velvety smoothness of cheesecake. This heavenly treat features a luscious filling crafted from a blend of cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and cocoa powder, nestled atop a graham cracker crust. The filling is then crowned with a generous layer of chocolate ganache, a decadent glaze made from melted chocolate and cream. This recipe collection offers variations to cater to diverse preferences, including a no-bake version for effortless preparation, a gluten-free option for those with dietary restrictions, and a white chocolate variation for those seeking a sweeter indulgence. Embark on a culinary journey to create this classic dessert, whether you prefer a traditional approach or a modern twist.

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GERMAN CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE



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"My daughter requests this as her birthday cake, and I take it to potlucks, church dinners or any time the dessert is my responsibility," says Kathy Johnson of Lake City, South Dakota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package German Chocolate cake mix (regular size)
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
FROSTING:
1 cup sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Prepare cake batter according to package directions; set aside. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. , Pour half of the cake batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Gently pour cream cheese mixture over batter. Gently spoon remaining batter over top; spread to edge of pan., Bake at 325° for 70-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. , For frosting, in a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, butter and egg yolks. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until thickened and a thermometer reads 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. , Remove from the heat. Stir in vanilla; fold in coconut and pecans. Cool until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cooled cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 615 calories, Fat 37g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 461mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE CHEESECAKE



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This rich and flavorful dessert is my cheesecake version of German chocolate cake. It makes an elegant ending to a special meal.-Mary Bakken, New Richland, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs (about 8 whole crackers)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
5 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
5 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and brown sugar; stir in butter. , Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the chocolate, brown sugar and cocoa. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in extracts. Pour into crust., Place pan in a large baking pan. Fill larger pan with 1 in. water. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Remove sides of pan. , In a large saucepan, combine topping ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Cool. Spread topping over cheese cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 30g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE SWIRL CAKE



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Creamy cheesecake swirls accent the rich German chocolate cake. This is an old family recipe which is honestly my favorite recipe that my Grandmother gave me. Top with shredded coconut and confectioners' sugar.

Provided by Dovie

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Chocolate Cake Recipes     German Chocolate Cake

Time 2h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup hot water
4 (1 ounce) squares German baking chocolate, melted
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups white sugar
1 cup shortening
4 eggs, separated
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
4 eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Heat water in a small saucepan until simmering. Place chocolate in a bowl set over, but not touching, the water. Stir chocolate frequently until melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and discard water.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Beat 2 cups sugar and shortening in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in 4 egg yolks until smooth. Stir in milk and vanilla extract. Mix in flour mixture. Fold melted chocolate into the batter.
  • Beat egg whites in another bowl until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes. Fold egg whites into the batter. Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  • Beat cream cheese and 1 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Add 4 eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour mixture over batter in the baking dish. Gently spoon remaining batter on top and spread it to the edges of the dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 75 to 80 minutes. Cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool, about 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.9 calories, Carbohydrate 64.5 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 27.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 277.2 mg, Sugar 48.4 g

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE COOKIES



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The extra flavor notes in this ingenious combination of German chocolate cake and thumbprint cookies make it a truly tasty addition to your festive cookie tray.

Provided by By Brooke Lark

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ double chocolate chunk cookie mix
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon water
1 whole egg
4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese, softened
1 egg white
4 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 container (14.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy coconut pecan frosting
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • In large bowl, stir together cookie mix, oil, water and whole egg. In small bowl, beat cream cheese, egg white and sugar until smooth and creamy.
  • Shape dough by 2 tablespoonfuls into balls; place on cookie sheet. Press thumb or end of wooden spoon into each ball to make indentation; fill each with 1 1/2 teaspoons cream cheese mixture.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack; cool completely.
  • Spoon 1 tablespoon of frosting on top of each cookie. In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips on High in 10-second increments, stirring until melted and smooth. Drizzle chocolate over cookies; sprinkle with pecans. Let stand until chocolate is set.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

GERMAN CHOCOLATE SWIRL CHEESECAKE



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"My mom made this recipe all the time for family gatherings," recalls Jennifer Cannon in Round Rock, Texas. "I was never a cheesecake fan until I tried this one-now I make it for any special occasion or excuse!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 ounces German sweet chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in vanilla. Transfer 1/3 cup to another bowl; stir in melted chocolate until well blended. , Spread remaining cream cheese mixture into a 7-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray. Top with chocolate mixture; cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Place pan on a baking sheet. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.,

Nutrition Facts :

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE TARTS



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This is a recipe I made up on the fly. I had made a full size German Chocolate Cheesecake and it was very good. People said it was awesome, but you couldn't eat a big piece because it was so rich. So, I decided to modify a popular cheesecake tart recipe and came up with this. I hope you enjoy it.

Provided by brian48195

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 37m

Yield 24 tarts, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
24 pecan sandies
1 (15 ounce) can coconut pecan frosting (I use Duncan Hines)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°FF. Place a paper cupcake liner in each cup of a muffin pan.
  • Beat cream cheese with electric mixer until fluffy. Add sugar, vanilla and coco powder and beat well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Place a pecan sandie, top side down, in each muffin cup. Spoon cream cheese mixture over pecan sandies.
  • Bake for 17 minutes and allow tarts to cool completely.
  • Spread coconut pecan frosting on top of each and refrigerate.
  • Enjoy!

GERMAN CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE



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My husband loves german chocolate cake. Doesn't care too much for cheesecake, until he tried this one. It is heavy, but not too sweet. Very good.

Provided by Michelle Combs

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 5h50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 box (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 c sugar
2 eggs
1 pkg (4-ounce) package german sweet chocolate bar, melted
1 tsp vanilla
1 (9-inch)chocolate grahm cracker crust or oreo crust
TOPPING
1/3 c sugar
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 can(s) 5 oz. evaporated milk
1/4 c or 1/2 stick of real butter
1/2 c pecans, chopped
1/2 c sweetened, flaked coconut

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, with an electric beater on medium speed, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until well blended. Add 2 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in the melted chocolate and 1 teaspoon vanilla then pour mixture into pie crust. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until firm; let cool 15 to 20 minutes.
  • 2. In a small bowl, whisk remaining egg until lightly beaten. Place in a small saucepan and add evaporated milk, butter, and the remaining 1/3 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; heat over medium-low heat 12 to 15 minutes, or until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in coconut and chopped pecans; let cool. Spread over the top of the cheesecake; cover and chill 4 to 6 hours before serving.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your cheesecake. Use real butter, cream cheese, and chocolate.
  • Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature. This will help it mix smoothly with the other ingredients.
  • Do not overbeat the batter. Overbeating can cause the cheesecake to be dense and dry. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
  • Chill the cheesecake completely before serving. This will help it set and firm up.

Conclusion:

German chocolate cheesecake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a rich chocolate flavor and a creamy cheesecake filling, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give this German chocolate cheesecake recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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