Description
No oven, no fuss, just pure indulgence. This Decadent No-Bake German Chocolate Cheesecake combines all the best dessert ideas—creamy cheesecake, rich chocolate, and a classic coconut-pecan topping—in one effortless, elegant slice. Perfect as a quick dessert for holidays, dinner parties, or when you’re just craving something sweet and impressive. Whether you’re on the hunt for easy recipes, no-bake desserts, or new food ideas, this cheesecake has you covered from crust to topping.
Ingredients
24 Oreo cookies
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled
1 ¼ cups heavy whipping cream, cold
¾ cup evaporated milk
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
3 egg yolks
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Chocolate shavings
Toasted coconut
Whole pecans
Instructions
1. Crush the Oreos in a food processor until fine. Mix with melted butter.
2. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Chill for 20 minutes.
3. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until fluffy.
4. Fold in melted chocolate until fully incorporated.
5. Whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold gently into the chocolate mixture.
6. Spread the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top.
7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
8. In a saucepan, whisk evaporated milk, brown sugar, egg yolks, and butter over medium heat.
9. Cook and stir for 8–10 minutes until thick and bubbly.
10. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, coconut, and pecans. Let cool completely.
11. Spoon cooled topping over the cheesecake.
12. Garnish with chocolate shavings or coconut if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps.
Let the coconut-pecan topping cool completely before adding it to the cheesecake.
Chill overnight for best structure and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: no-bake cheesecake, german chocolate dessert, holiday dessert, easy dessert, chocolate cheesecake