Description
A delicious and indulgent Samoa Cheesecake that combines the flavors of chocolate, coconut, and caramel in a creamy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix. Gently fold in the shredded coconut.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door, letting the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Once chilled, drizzle the caramel sauce over the top of the cheesecake.
- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the caramel layer.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese and a sugar substitute.
- You can also add chopped pecans or walnuts to the crust for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg