German Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake

Ohhhh yes—German Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake is basically dessert overdrive: fudgy brownies, rich cheesecake, and that signature coconut-pecan topping all in one slice 🍫🥥🥧. Let’s break it down.

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German Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake

Ingredients

For the Brownie Base:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

• 1 cup sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/3 cup cocoa powder

• 1/2 cup flour

• 1/4 tsp salt

For the Cheesecake Layer:

• 16 oz cream cheese, softened

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the German Chocolate Topping:

• 1 cup evaporated milk

• 1 cup sugar

• 3 large egg yolks

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 1/3 cups shredded coconut

• 1 cup chopped pecans

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How to Make It

1. Brownie Base

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.

3. Stir in cocoa, flour, and salt until just combined.

4. Spread evenly in a greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake 15–18 minutes (don’t overbake).

2. Cheesecake Layer

1. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

2. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.

3. Pour over slightly cooled brownie layer.

4. Bake 25–30 minutes until set.

3. German Chocolate Topping

1. Combine evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, and butter in a saucepan.

2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 10 minutes).

3. Remove from heat and stir in coconut, pecans, and vanilla.

4. Spread over the cheesecake layer once slightly cooled.

4. Chill & Serve

• Refrigerate at least 2 hours before slicing.

• Serve straight from pan with extra coconut/pecans on top if desired.

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Tips & Variations

• Fudgier brownies: Slightly underbake the base; it will continue cooking under cheesecake layer.

• Mini version: Make in cupcake liners for personal-sized German chocolate cheesecake bites.

• Chocolate upgrade: Add chocolate chips to the brownie base or sprinkle on top of the topping.

• Make ahead: Can be baked a day in advance—flavors deepen overnight.

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If you want, I can also give a “simpler one-pan shortcut version” that skips multiple bowls but still hits brownie + cheesecake + German chocolate topping perfection.