Ingredients
– For the Crust:
– 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
– ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– ¼ cup granulated sugar
– For the Cheesecake Filling:
– 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
– For the Toppings:
– 1 cup chocolate chips, melted
– ½ cup caramel sauce
– ½ cup toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
Creating your Samoa Cheesecake involves a few straightforward steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. Make the Crust: In a bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, toasted coconut, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. Bake the Crust: Bake the crust for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
4. Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
5. Incorporate Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed. After all the eggs are added, pour in the sweetened condensed milk and continue mixing until smooth.
6. Pour into Crust: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
7. Bake the Cheesecake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Allow it to cool slightly in the oven with the door ajar to prevent cracking.
8. Chill the Cheesecake: Once cooled to room temperature, refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until completely set.
9. Add Toppings: Once chilled, drizzle melted chocolate and caramel sauce over the top. Sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes to finish.
10. Slice and Serve: Carefully remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and slice to serve.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 slices
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Fat: 30g
- Protein: 7g