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Samoa Cheesecake

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A creamy vanilla cheesecake inspired by the Girl Scout Samoa cookies, featuring an Oreo crust, topped with caramel, toasted coconut, and drizzled with chocolate.

Ingredients

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  • 24 Oreo cookies
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 (8-ounce) bricks neufchatel (low-fat) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 3/4 cups caramel dip or sauce
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Crush Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor.
  2. Mix Oreo crumbs with melted butter and a pinch of salt until combined. Press mixture into the bottom and sides of an 8-inch springform pan to form the crust.
  3. Bake crust for 8 minutes, then remove from oven and set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add sugar and Greek yogurt, beat until combined.
  5. Mix in vanilla extract.
  6. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined after each addition to avoid overmixing.
  7. Pour cheesecake filling over the baked crust and smooth the top.
  8. Bake cheesecake at 350°F for about 50-60 minutes or until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly.
  9. Remove cheesecake from oven and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  10. Toast shredded coconut in the oven at 350°F for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Let cool.
  11. Warm caramel sauce if needed.
  12. Once cheesecake is chilled, spread caramel sauce evenly over the top.
  13. Sprinkle toasted coconut over the caramel layer.
  14. Melt dark chocolate and drizzle over the top of the cheesecake.
  15. Refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes to set the toppings before serving.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese and eggs to ensure a smooth cheesecake batter. Avoid overmixing after adding eggs to prevent cracks. Toasting the coconut enhances its flavor and texture. Refrigerate the cheesecake overnight for optimal flavor and texture.

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