Description
This Samoa Cheesecake is a decadent twist on the classic Samoa cookie. With a buttery shortbread crust, a rich cream cheese filling, and layers of toasted coconut, caramel, and chocolate, it’s the perfect dessert for those who love the flavors of caramel, coconut, and chocolate. The creamy cheesecake base is complemented by the irresistible Samoa cookie-inspired topping, making this dessert a true showstopper.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups crushed shortbread cookies
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup shredded coconut, toasted
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix together the crushed shortbread cookies and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the toasted shredded coconut, then pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top of the cheesecake batter and gently swirl it with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake the cheesecake for 45 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool at room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the cheesecake to set.
- Before serving, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or on a stovetop and drizzle over the top of the chilled cheesecake.
Notes
- For a more intense coconut flavor, you can toast the shredded coconut in the oven or a pan until golden brown before adding it to the cheesecake batter.
- This cheesecake can be made a day ahead, and the flavors will develop as it sits in the fridge.
- If you prefer a thicker caramel drizzle, you can cook the caramel sauce for an extra minute on the stovetop to thicken it.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes