Samoa Cheesecake

Oh yes! 😍 Samoa Cheesecake is inspired by the famous Girl Scout cookie — a decadent treat with chocolate, caramel, and toasted coconut. Think layers of creamy cheesecake, a chocolate cookie crust, gooey caramel, and coconut on top.

Here’s a delicious, crowd-pleasing recipe:

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🍰 Samoa Cheesecake

🧂 Ingredients

For the crust:

• 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs (Oreos or similar)

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

For the cheesecake filling:

• 24 oz (680 g) cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 3 large eggs

• ½ cup sour cream

For the caramel coconut topping:

• 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut, toasted

• 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

For the chocolate drizzle:

• ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 1 tsp vegetable oil

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🥣 Instructions

1. Preheat oven

• 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.

2. Make the crust

1. Mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter.

2. Press evenly into the bottom of the springform pan.

3. Bake 8–10 minutes, then let cool.

3. Make the cheesecake filling

1. Beat cream cheese until smooth.

2. Add sugar and vanilla, beat until creamy.

3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.

4. Mix in sour cream.

5. Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth top.

4. Bake the cheesecake

• Bake 50–60 minutes, until edges are set but center still slightly jiggly.

• Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with door slightly open for 15 minutes.

• Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

5. Toast the coconut

• Spread shredded coconut on a baking sheet and toast at 350°F (175°C) for 5–7 minutes until golden, stirring once.

6. Assemble the topping

1. Pour caramel sauce over the chilled cheesecake.

2. Sprinkle toasted coconut evenly on top.

7. Add chocolate drizzle

1. Melt chocolate chips with vegetable oil in the microwave (30-second intervals).

2. Drizzle over caramel and coconut layer.

8. Serve

• Slice carefully with a hot, clean knife for neat slices.

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💡 Tips

• Use softened cream cheese for a super smooth filling.

• Make caramel homemade with 1 cup sugar + 6 tbsp butter + ½ cup cream for extra richness.

• Can layer extra chocolate ganache under caramel for even more indulgence.

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If you want, I can give a simpler no-bake Samoa cheesecake version — perfect if you don’t want to turn on the oven.

Do you want me to provide that?