Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs with melted butter and salt. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
Making the Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Stir in the granulated sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each egg before adding the next.
- Mix in the sour cream and heavy cream until smooth and silky.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan.
Baking
- Place the springform pan in a larger baking pan and pour boiling water into the outer pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, until the center is set but slightly wobbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
Finishing Touches
- Once cooled, top with sweetened shredded coconut and drizzle with salted caramel sauce.
- Garnish with chocolate dessert sauce, caramel dessert sauce, whipped topping, and Samoa or Coconut Dream Cookies.
Notes
Allow cream cheese to reach room temperature for a uniformly creamy texture. Consider adding a hint of coconut extract for extra flavor. The water bath is crucial for a smooth finish.
