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Samoa Cheesecake

A delicious Samoa-inspired cheesecake with a chocolate crust, coconut topping, and caramel drizzle. Perfect for dessert lovers craving a tropical treat.
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 ounces 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, plus more for garnish
  • to taste Chocolate dessert sauce in a squeeze bottle, Ghirardelli brand
  • to taste Caramel dessert sauce in a squeeze bottle, Mrs. Richardson’s or Ghirardelli brand
  • to taste Whipped topping
  • to taste 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 pan with two layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent water seepage during baking. Set aside.
  2. Combine chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir until mixture appears like wet sand.
  3. Press the crumb mixture into an even layer at the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form a crust.
  4. Bake crust for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and cool at room temperature while preparing the filling.
  5. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar on medium until smooth. Add vanilla and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in sour cream and heavy cream until smooth.
  6. Pour batter over crust in springform pan. Place the pan in a larger roasting pan, and add boiling water to reach halfway up the sides for the water bath. Bake for 1 hour 40 minutes, until the top is lightly golden and center just sets.
  7. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Then, remove from oven and water bath, discard the foil, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  8. Prepare coconut topping by toasting shredded coconut in a skillet for 4-6 minutes or until fragrant. Mix toasted coconut with caramel sauce.
  9. Spread coconut-caramel mixture over the chilled cheesecake. Drizzle with chocolate and caramel sauces. Garnish with whipped topping and Samoa cookies.

Notes

This Samoa Cheesecake combines creamy texture with coconut and caramel flavors, making it a perfect tropical dessert.