Samoa Cheesecake Recipe

This Samoa Cheesecake combines the beloved flavors of the Girl Scout Samoa cookie into a rich, creamy dessert. With a chocolate cookie crust, a luscious cheesecake filling, and a topping of toasted coconut, caramel, and chocolate, it's a decadent treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the crust:

• 2 cups (200g) graham cracker crumbs
  
  

• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  
  

• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
  
  

For the filling:

• 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  
  

• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  
  

• 1/4 cup (60g) sour cream
  
  

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  
  

• 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
  
  

• 3 large eggs
  
  

For the topping:

• 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
  
  

• 1 3/4 cups caramel sauce
  
  

• 4 ounces dark chocolate
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
   
   

2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool to room temperature.
   
   

3. Toast the shredded coconut on a baking sheet for 5–10 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool.
   
   

4. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and heavy cream; mix until well combined.
   
   

5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined.
   
   

6. Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
   
   

7. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 1 hour 40 minutes, or until the center is set. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
   
   

8. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
   
   

9. Spread the toasted coconut evenly over the top of the chilled cheesecake.
   
   

10. Drizzle caramel sauce over the coconut topping.
    
    

11. Melt the dark chocolate and drizzle over the caramel layer.
    
    

12. Refrigerate the cheesecake for an additional 15 minutes to set the toppings before serving.
    
    

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 551 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 58.9 g
  
  

• Protein: 6 g
  
  

• Fat: 33.9 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 21.9 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 58.2 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 379.2 mg
  
  

• Potassium: 291 mg
  
  

• Fiber: 2 g
  
  

• Sugar: 43.2 g