german chocolate cheesecake

How To Make german chocolate cheesecake

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  Step 1
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease or spray a 12" springform pan.
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  Step 2
  To make the brownie base, melt butter and chocolate in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and set aside.
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  Step 3
  Beat sugar and eggs in a large bowl until well blended.
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  Step 4
  Add the flours, vanilla, and salt to the sugar/egg mixture. Mix until well blended.
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  Step 5
  Add the melted chocolate to the batter. Mix until well blended. Pour into prepared pan.
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  Step 6
  Bake for 20-25 min.
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  Step 7
  While the brownie layer is baking, prepare the cheesecake. Blend the cream cheese, eggs, and sugar in a large bowl.
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  Step 8
  Add the chocolate chips, coconut, and vanilla. Stir to mix. Set aside.
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  Step 9
  Remove the brownie layer from the oven. Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the hot brownie. Smooth with an offset spatula.
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  Step 10
  Return the cheesecake-topped brownie to the oven. Bake an additional 15-18 min or until the cheesecake is just slightly "tacky" on top.
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  Step 11
  Remove the springform pan to a wire rack to cool for 1-2 hours. DO NOT REMOVE THE SIDES FROM SPRINGFORM PAN UNTIL READY TO SERVE.
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  Step 12
  After the cheesecake-topped brownie has cooled to the touch, prepare the ganache. Heat the heavy cream on the stovetop, being careful to not allow it to boil.
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  Step 13
  Add the chocolate and stir until melted. Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool for about 15 minutes.
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  Step 14
  Pour the ganache over the cooled cheesecake-topped brownie. Return it to the fridge. Then prepare the frosting.
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  Step 15
  Add the sugar, evaporated milk, and butter to a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is a light caramel color and thick (coats the back of a clean metal spoon).
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  Step 16
  Reduce the heat to low, add the lightly beaten egg yolks, and stir. Allow to cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
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  Step 17
  Add the vanilla, coconut, and chopped pecans. Allow to cool for 20-25 minutes or until it becomes a spreading consistency.
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  Step 18
  Pour/spread the frosting over the ganache cheesecake-topped brownie. Return the finished product to the fridge. When ready to serve, remove the sides from the springform pan before slicing.
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