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Samoa Cheesecake

A rich Samoa Cheesecake topped with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, toasted coconut, and Samoa cookies.
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This Samoa Cheesecake is a rich, indulgent dessert inspired by the iconic Girl Scout cookie. With a buttery shortbread crust, creamy cheesecake filling, coconut caramel topping, and chocolate ganache drizzle, it’s a showstopping treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups crushed shortbread cookies (about 20 Sandies)
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 32 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 ½ cups finely shredded unsweetened coconut
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (for caramel)
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • 1 cup heavy cream (for caramel)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (for caramel)
  • 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped or chips
  • ¼ cup heavy cream (for ganache)
  • Fresh whipped cream (optional)
  • Samoa cookies or Keebler Coconut Dreams (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Mix crushed shortbread cookies, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes and let cool.
  2. Reduce oven to 325ºF. Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, beat again. Add cornstarch, vanilla, and salt, then add eggs two at a time, mixing gently.
  3. Pour batter into crust, smooth top, and bake for 70–80 minutes. Cool at room temperature for 2 hours, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  4. Toast shredded coconut at 350ºF for 7–10 minutes. Let cool.
  5. For caramel: combine water, sugar, and corn syrup in a saucepan. Cook until amber-colored, then remove from heat and whisk in heavy cream and salt. Let cool.
  6. Mix 1½ cups caramel with toasted coconut. Spread evenly over the cooled cheesecake.
  7. For ganache: pour hot cream over chopped chocolate. Let sit, then stir until smooth. Drizzle over cheesecake.
  8. Optional: pipe whipped cream around the edges and top with Samoa cookie halves. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth cheesecake batter.
  • Do not overmix after adding eggs to avoid cracks.
  • The cheesecake can be made up to 2 days in advance.
  • Freeze undecorated cheesecake for up to 2 months.
  • Keebler Coconut Dreams are a great year-round substitute for Samoas.

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