Description

Samoa Cheesecake is a rich dessert with a chocolate cookie crust, ultra-creamy vanilla cheesecake, and a coconut-caramel topping inspired by the classic Girl Scout cookie, finished with a chocolate and caramel drizzle.

Ingredients

Chocolate Crust Layer:

2½ cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs (about 26 OREO cookies)

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled

½ teaspoon salt

Cheesecake Layer:

32 ounces cream cheese, softened

1½ cups granulated sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

4 large eggs, room temperature

½ cup sour cream

3 tablespoons heavy cream

4 to 6 cups boiling water (for water bath)

Samoa Cookie Topping:

2¼ cups sweetened shredded coconut

1 cup salted caramel sauce (plus more for garnish)

Garnish:

Chocolate dessert sauce

Caramel dessert sauce

Whipped topping

Samoa or Coconut Dream cookies (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9-inch springform pan with non-stick spray, line with parchment, and wrap the outside in two layers of foil.
Mix crushed cookies, melted butter, and salt. Press into pan and bake 10 minutes. Cool. Reduce oven to 325°F (160°C).
In a mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and eggs one at a time on low, scraping bowl. Add sour cream and heavy cream, mix until smooth. Pour into crust.
Place springform pan in roasting pan. Add boiling water to reach 1 inch up sides. Bake 1 hour 40–45 minutes until center is barely set. Cool in oven 1 hour with door cracked.
Remove from oven and water bath. Run a knife around edge. Chill 8 hours or overnight.
Toast coconut in a dry skillet until golden, 4–6 minutes. Stir into caramel sauce until thick.
Spoon topping over chilled cheesecake. Drizzle with chocolate and caramel sauces. Add whipped topping and cookies if desired.

Notes

Use store-bought crust for convenience.

Skip water bath for rustic look; texture may vary.

Top with shredded coconut and drizzle if Samoa cookies are unavailable.

Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter.

Don’t open oven while baking to prevent cracks.

Slice cleanly with a hot, wiped knife.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: approx. 650 kcal
Sugar: 40 g
Sodium: 300 mg
Fat: 45 g
Saturated Fat: 25 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 55 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 8 g
Cholesterol: 150 mg