German Chocolate Cheesecake Bars combine two delicious desserts into one amazing recipe. Cheesecake combined with all that you love about German chocolate make these bars the absolute best.
This oven baked dessert is so decadent. Lots of coconut, pecans and chocolate swirled into creamy Cheesecake Bars. It is a rich and delicious combination. I make these frequently because it is so easy.
If you have leftover coconut, make Homemade Mounds Bar Recipe and Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe.
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Why We Love This Recipe
It is easy to make and serve in convenient bars. The decadent ingredients make this such a treat but it’s effortless to make.
Ingredients
- Pecans. These need to be chopped so you get pecans in every bite.
- Cream Cheese. Soften the cream cheese to make it easier to combine.
Scroll to the bottom of the page for the entire ingredients list.
How to make German chocolate cake cheesecake bars
- Step 1. First preheat the oven to 350 degrees. While the oven is preheating, get your pan ready. Spray the 9 x 13 baking pan with cooking spray.
Step 2. Stir the pecans and coconuts together. Sprinkle on the bottom of the pan for the crust.
Step 3. Next, mix the cake mix together according to the package directions on low speed.
Step 4. Pour the batter all over the pecans and coconut.
Step 5. Next, get a large mixing bowl and mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and butter. Use a mixer to beat until smooth.
Step 6. Once the cream cheese mixture is combined really good, pour cream cheese mixture over the cake batter.
Step 7. Take a knife to cut the batter and swirl back and forth. You want the cream cheese and batter to have a marbleized consistency. Finally, bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean with only crumbs. Let cool and enjoy!
FAQs
Place inside an airtight container. Store in the fridge up to 4-5 days.
Yes, allow to cool and place inside a freezer container or bag. When ready to serve, allow to thaw overnight in the fridge or at room temperature.
The recipe can be made up to 24 hours ahead of time. Cover and then serve when ready.
Try these other cheesecake bars
- Oreo Cheesecake Bars Recipe
- Slutty Cheesecake Bars
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars
- Easy Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bites Recipe
- Deep Fried Cheesecake
More easy chocolate desserts
- Chocolate Trifle
- Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Balls Recipe
- 4 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
- Caramel Chocolate Microwave Fudge
- One Bowl Brownies
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German Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pecans chopped
- 8 oz. Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Coconut chopped
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 box German Chocolate Cake Mix including ingredients needed on box
- 1/2 cup Butter
Instructions
- Grease a 9 x 13 in. baking pan, and preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix together your pecans and coconuts and Cover the bottom of your baking pan with your mixture.
- Mix your cake batter as directed on the box, and pour over your pecans and coconut.
- Next, in a large mixing bowl, mix together your cream cheese, powdered sugar, and butter.
- Beat with a hand mixer until smooth.
- Spoon mixture over cake batter.
- Use a knife to cut batter, giving the cream cheese and batter a marbleized look.
- Bake for 45 minutes, and then let cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
