German Chocolate Cheesecake Squares Recipe

Name: German Chocolate Cheesecake Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pkg. active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 egg; 1/2 cup butter; margarine, softened; 2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/4 lb. cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup baking cocoa; 1 cup sugar; 3 eggs; 2 tsp. vanilla; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 1/4 cup butter; margarine; 1 tsp. vanilla; 2/3 cup flaked coconut; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/2 cup butter
margarine, softened
2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 lb. cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter
margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
2/3 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans

1
In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water.
2
Add sugar, salt, egg, butter and 1 cup of the flour.
3
Beat until smooth.
4
Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
5
Turn onto a floured board.
6
Knead until smooth and elastic, about 3-5 minutes.
7
Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
8
Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
9
Punch dough down.
10
Press into the bottom and up the sides of a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
11
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
12
Gradually add cocoa and sugar.
13
Beat until fluffy.
14
Beat in eggs, one at a time.
15
Addvanilla.
16
Pour into crust.
17
Bake at 350F.
18
for 20-25 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
19
Cool.
20
In a saucepan, combine first four topping ingredients.
21
Cook over Low heat until thick, about 8-10 minutes, stirring constantly.
22
Remove from the heat, stir in vanilla, coconut and nuts.
23
Spread over cooled cake.
24
Chill at least 1 hour.
25
Store in refrigerator.

1230

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pkg. active dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, German Chocolate Cheesecake Squares 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 Squares

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