Description
This No-Bake German Chocolate Cheesecake is a rich and indulgent dessert that blends creamy chocolate cheesecake with the classic flavors of coconut, pecans, and caramel—all set on a buttery Oreo crust and made entirely without an oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Oreo cookie crumbs (about 24 cookies)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Additional Oreo cookies, pecans, and chocolate sauce for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix Oreo cookie crumbs with melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and chill for 20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add melted chocolate, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the chocolate mixture until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the crust. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Top with shredded coconut, chopped pecans, and a drizzle of caramel sauce. Garnish with Oreo cookies and chocolate sauce before serving.
Notes
- Use fully softened cream cheese to avoid lumps in the filling.
- High-quality chocolate gives a richer, smoother flavor.
- Fold in whipped cream gently to maintain a light, airy texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg