German Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

Name: German Chocolate Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; FROSTING; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup evaporated milk; 1/2 cup butter, cubed (or margarine); 3 egg yolks, beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla (or vanilla extract); 1 1/2 cups flaked coconut; 1 cup pecans, chopped

Servings: persons

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs, lightly beaten
FROSTING
1 cup sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed (or margarine)
3 egg yolks, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla (or vanilla extract)
1 1/2 cups flaked coconut
1 cup pecans, chopped

1
Prepare cake batter according to package directions; set aside.
2
In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed, just until combined.
3
Pour half the cake batter into a greased 9x13 pan; gently pour cream cheese mixture over batter. Gently spoon remaining batter over top, spreading to edge of pan.
4
Bake at 325F for 70-75 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.
5
FROSTING: Combine sugar, milk, butter, and egg yolks in a heavy saucepan. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until thickened.
6
Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and fold in coconut and pecans. Cool until frosting reaches spreading consistency. Frost cooled cake.
7
Refrigerate leftovers.

1474

kcal

Calories

Fat

151

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix, 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 4 eggs, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, German Chocolate Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

German Chocolate Cheesecake

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