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Samoa Cheesecake

A rich and creamy Samoa-themed cheesecake with coconut, caramel, and chocolate flavors.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 32 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 4 cups boiling water for water bath to bake the cheesecake
  • 2.25 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup salted caramel sauce Mrs. Richardson’s brand or similar
  • invisible Chocolate dessert sauce in a squeeze bottle, Ghirardelli brand
  • invisible Caramel dessert sauce in a squeeze bottle, Mrs. Richardson’s or Ghirardelli
  • invisible Whipped topping
  • invisible Samoa or Coconut Dream Cookies

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9-inch springform pan with baker’s spray and line with parchment paper. Wrap the outside of the springform pan with two layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  2. Combine chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir until mixture resembles wet sand. Press into the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
  3. Bake crust for 10 minutes, then remove and cool at room temperature.
  4. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time, mixing well. Mix in sour cream and heavy cream until smooth.
  5. Pour batter into crust and place the springform pan into a large roasting pan. Pour boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the springform. Bake for 1 hour 40 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes.
  6. Turn off oven, open door slightly, and let cheesecake cool slowly for 1 hour. Then chill in refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Samoa Cookie Topping
  1. Toast shredded coconut in a skillet over medium heat until lightly browned. Cool slightly.
  2. Mix toasted coconut with salted caramel sauce until well combined.
  3. Spread dollops of coconut mixture over the chilled cheesecake. Drizzle with additional caramel and chocolate sauces. Garnish with cookies.

Notes

Optional final notes about the recipe.