Indulge in the delightful flavors of Samoa cookies with this easy no-bake cheesecake. It's a creamy, dreamy dessert filled with caramel, coconut, and chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
336gramsOreo crumbs (from about 25 Oreos, leave filling in)
70gramsunsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
24ozcream cheese, room temperature
104gramssugar
56gramslight brown sugar, packed
1tspvanilla extract
0.5tspcoconut extract
240mlcaramel sauce, divided
1cupvanilla wafer cookies, broken in half
56gramstoasted sweetened coconut flakes
240mlheavy whipping cream, cold
58gramspowdered sugar
Topping
43gramsmini chocolate chips
19gramstoasted sweetened coconut flakes
85gramssemi-sweet chocolate chips
60mlheavy whipping cream, cold
Caramel sauce, from above
Instructions
Crust Preparation
Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper in the bottom and grease the sides.
Combine the crust ingredients in a small bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan.
Place the crust in the fridge while you make the filling.
Cheesecake Filling Preparation
In a large mixer bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugars together until well combined and smooth.
Add the vanilla extract, coconut extract and 0.5 cup of caramel sauce and mix until well combined and smooth.
Gently fold the cookies and toasted coconut into the cream cheese mixture. Set aside.
In another large mixer bowl, add the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar. Whip on high speed until stiff peaks form.
Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, in two parts, until well combined.
Add about 1/3 of the cheesecake filling to the crust and spread into an even layer. Drizzle with about 1/4 cup of the remaining caramel sauce. Use a knife to swirl caramel around. Be careful to not put the knife through the crust.
Repeat another layer with 1/3 of the cheesecake filling and another 1/4 cup of caramel sauce. Swirl with a knife.
Add the remaining cheesecake filling and spread into an even layer. Refrigerate until cold and firm, 4-5 hours.
Finishing Touches
Remove your cheesecake from the springform pan and set it on a plate or serving platter. Top with mini chocolate chips and more toasted coconut flakes.
To make the chocolate ganache for drizzling on top, put the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a heat proof bowl. Microwave the heavy whipping cream until it just begins to boil, then pour it over the chocolate chips. Allow it to sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
Drizzle chocolate and remaining caramel sauce over the top of the cheesecake, then serve.
Store cheesecake in the fridge well-covered or in an air-tight cake carrier. Best if eaten within 4-5 days.
Notes
This no-bake cheesecake is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for when you want a delicious dessert without the oven.