German chocolate cheesecake

German chocolate cheesecake

Ingredients/Components

• graham cracker crumbs
• sugar - 3/4 c
• eggs - 3 item
• chopped pecans - 1/4 c
• vanilla extract - 2 tsp
• dairy sour cream - 1/2 c
• flaked coconut - 1/4 c
• all-purpose flour - 2 Tbsp
• butter or margarine, melted - 1/3 c
• light corn syrup - 2 Tbsp
• light cream - 2 Tbsp
• packed light brown sugar - 1/4 c
• each pkg - 3 oz
• butter or margarine 1 stick
• Coconut-Pecan Graham Crust - 1 item
• Coconut-Pecan Topping - 1 item

How to make german chocolate cheesecake:

Coconut-Pecan Graham Crust:1 c. graham cracker crumbs2 Tbsp. sugar1/3 c. butter or margarine, melted1/4 c. flaked coconut1/4 c. chopped pecans Coconut-Pecan Topping:1/2 c. butter or margarine (1 stick)1/4 c. packed light brown sugar2 Tbsp. light cream2 Tbsp. light corn syrup1 c. flaked coconut1/2 c. chopped pecans1 tsp. vanilla extract Heat oven to 450°. In small microwave-safe bowl, place chocolate. Microwave at High (100%) for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until chocolate is melted and smooth when stirred; set aside.

In large mixer bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, sour cream and vanilla; beat on medium speed of electric mixer until smooth. Add flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, blending well. Add eggs and reserved chocolate; blend well. Pour into Coconut Pecan Graham Crust.

Bake 10 minutes; without opening oven door, reduce oven temperature to 250°. Continue baking 35 minutes. Remove from oven. With knife, loosen cake from side of pan. Cool completely; remove side of pan.

Prepare Coconut-Pecan Topping. Spread topping over top of cake. Refrigerate until firm. Makes 10 to 12 servings.

Coconut-Pecan Graham Crust: Heat oven to 350°. In small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Stir in butter, coconut and pecans; mix thoroughly. Press mixture onto bottom and 1/2-inch up sides of 9-inch spring-form pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool.

Coconut-Pecan Topping: In small saucepan, melt butter; add brown sugar, light cream and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring co

Recipe categories: Cheesecake, Desserts, Fruit.