Description
Enjoy a Samoa-inspired cheesecake with a caramel and coconut topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup shredded coconut, toasted
- ½ cup milk chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth.
- Beat in vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Pour filling over the crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edge.
- Cool completely on a wire rack. Chill for at least 4 hours.
- Spread caramel sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle with toasted coconut.
- Drizzle with melted milk chocolate.
- Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling.
- Do not overbake the cheesecake.
- Chill the cheesecake thoroughly before adding toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Samoa, cheesecake, caramel, coconut, chocolate, dessert, baking, sweet treat