To make this decadent German Chocolate Cheesecake, you’ll need simple ingredients that come together to create something extraordinary.

For the Chocolate Crust

• 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (such as chocolate sandwich cookies without filling)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Chocolate Cheesecake Filling

• 24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 8 oz German sweet chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Coconut Pecan Topping

• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup chopped pecans