Description
This indulgent Toasted Samoa Cheesecake is inspired by the iconic Samoa cookie, featuring a chocolate cookie crust, creamy caramel-infused filling with toasted coconut, and a topping of melted chocolate and more caramel. It’s a rich, decadent dessert perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup caramel sauce
1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes
1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted
Extra caramel sauce and toasted coconut for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of the pan to form a crust. Bake for 8–10 minutes and let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Gently fold in caramel sauce and toasted coconut flakes.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, until edges are set and center slightly jiggles. Turn off oven and let the cheesecake rest inside for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set.
- Before serving, drizzle with melted chocolate and extra caramel sauce. Sprinkle with toasted coconut and slice to serve.
Notes
Use high-quality caramel sauce for best flavor.
Toasting coconut enhances its flavor and aroma—don’t skip it.
Letting the cheesecake cool gradually helps prevent cracking.
You can prepare this cheesecake a day in advance for easier serving.
Mini cheesecakes can be made using muffin tins for single servings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg