German Chocolate Cheesecake How to make German Chocolate Cheesecake Ingredients For the Oreo Crust: 14.3 ounces Oreo Cookies , ground 4 ounces unsalted butter, melted For the Chocolate Cheesecake: 2 pounds cream cheese, softened 1 and 1/4 c sugar 2 tbsp cocoa powder 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate , melted 2 tsp vanilla 3 eggs, slightly beaten with a fork For the Coconut Pecan Topping: 1/3 c unsalted butter 1 c evaporated milk 3 egg yolks 1 tsp vanilla 3/4 c light brown sugar 4 ounces sweetened shredded coconut 3/4 c chopped toasted pecans For the Ganache Swirls: 4 ounces chocolate, chopped 1 tsp coconut oil 1 tbsp cocoa powder 2/3 c heavy cream 1 tbsp maple syrup Instructions To make the Oreo crust: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper. Also, wr