Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper at the bottom and grease the sides.
- Combine Oreo crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan.
- Refrigerate the crust while making the filling.
- Bake the coconut flakes at 350°F for 5-10 minutes until lightly toasted. Cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, and coconut extract until smooth.
- Add half of the caramel sauce and mix until combined.
- Fold in broken cookies and toasted coconut flakes.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated.
- Pour half of the filling over the crust, drizzle with a quarter of the remaining caramel sauce, and swirl gently.
- Repeat with remaining filling and caramel sauce, swirling again.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Prepare chocolate ganache by heating the heavy cream and pouring over the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Whisk until smooth.
- Remove cheesecake from pan, top with ganache, remaining toasted coconut, mini chocolate chips, and drizzle with remaining caramel sauce.
- Serve chilled and enjoy.
Notes
This Samoa Cheesecake is perfect for coconut and chocolate lovers. It is best served chilled.
