Description
A show-stopping dessert that takes every element of the classic Samoa cookie crunchy chocolate crust, toasted coconut, and decadent salted caramel and transforms them into a towering, velvety masterpiece with a bakery-standard finish.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Crust
- 2.5 cups chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (melted), 0.5 tsp salt
For the Cheesecake Layer
- 32 oz cream cheese (softened), 1.5 cups sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla, 4 large eggs, 0.5 cup sour cream
- 3 tbsp heavy cream, 4-6 cups boiling water (for bath)
For the Topping & Garnish
- 2.25 cups shredded coconut (toasted)
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce, Chocolate dessert sauce
- Whipped topping, Samoa or Coconut Dream cookies
Instructions
Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F. Press cookie crumbs, butter, and salt into a lined 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 mins. Lower oven to 325°F.
Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and eggs one at a time on low. Fold in sour cream and heavy cream.
Water Bath: Wrap pan in foil. Place in a roasting pan with 1 inch boiling water. Bake at 325°F for 1 hour 40–45 mins until edges are set but center jiggles.
Cool: Turn off oven; crack door 1 inch. Let sit 1 hour. Chill in fridge for 8+ hours.
Topping: Toast coconut in a skillet; mix with caramel sauce. Spread over chilled cheesecake. Garnish with chocolate drizzle and cookies.
Notes
Water Bath Security: Use heavy-duty foil wrapped high up the sides to ensure a watertight seal and prevent a soggy crust.
Avoid Air Bubbles: Mix eggs on low speed to prevent the cheesecake from puffing up and cracking during the cooling process.
Storage: Store refrigerated for up to 4 days. For best results, add the toasted coconut topping on the day of serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking / Water Bath
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 845
- Sugar: 62
- Sodium: 540
- Fat: 58
- Saturated Fat: 36
- Unsaturated Fat: 22
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 74
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 185
Keywords: samoa cheesecake, girl scout cookie dessert, toasted coconut cheesecake, salted caramel cheesecake, oreo crust cheesecake