GERMAN CHOCOLATE CAKE CHEESECAKE

German Chocolate Cake Cheesecake image

This rich and flavorful dessert is my cheesecake version of German chocolate cake. It makes an elegant ending to a special meal.-Mary Bakken, New Richland, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs (about 8 whole crackers)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
5 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
5 tablespoons butter

Steps:

Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and brown sugar; stir in butter. , Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in the chocolate, brown sugar and cocoa. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in extracts. Pour into crust., Place pan in a large baking pan. Fill larger pan with 1 in. water. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Remove sides of pan. , In a large saucepan, combine topping ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Cool. Spread topping over cheese cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 30g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.