Samoa Cheesecake Recipe
This rich and decadent cheesecake features layers of chocolate, caramel, toasted coconut, and a cookie crust inspired by the classic Girl Scout cookie.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 6 hours (including chilling and cooling)
- Yield: 12 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the crust:
1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (like Oreos, finely crushed)
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling:
3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup heavy cream
For the Samoa topping:
1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
½ teaspoon sea salt (optional, for salted caramel)
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the bottom in foil for a water bath.
Make the crust: Combine chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, beating just until combined. Stir in sour cream and heavy cream.
Pour into crust and bake in a water bath for 55–65 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
Cool slowly: Turn off oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour with the door slightly open. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Make the topping: Toast shredded coconut in a dry skillet until golden. Spread caramel sauce over chilled cheesecake, sprinkle with toasted coconut, and drizzle with melted chocolate. Add a pinch of sea salt if desired.
Chill briefly before slicing to set the topping.
Notes
Toasting the coconut intensifies the flavor—don’t skip it!
You can use a jarred caramel sauce, but a homemade version adds extra richness.
Use a piping bag or spoon to control the chocolate drizzle for a bakery-style look.
Cheesecake keeps well refrigerated for 4–5 days.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/samoa-cheesecake-recipe/
