Samoa Cheesecake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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24 Oreo cookies.
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4 tablespoons melted butter.
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Pinch of salt.
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3 (8-ounce) bricks neufchatel cream cheese, softened.
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1 cup granulated sugar.
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1 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt.
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
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3 eggs.
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2 cups sweetened shredded coconut.
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1¾ cups caramel sauce.
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4 ounces dark chocolate.
# Instructions:
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Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 9-inch springform pan and wrap outside with foil.
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Crush Oreos in food processor. Mix with melted butter and salt. Press into pan bottom.
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Beat cream cheese 3 minutes until smooth. Add sugar, beat 1 minute. Mix in yogurt and vanilla. Beat 1 minute. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low just until blended.
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Pour into crust. Place pan in larger pan with hot water bath.
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Bake 90 minutes until center slightly jiggles. Turn off oven, open door slightly, let set 1 hour.
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Cool to room temp, then chill 4 hours or overnight.
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Toast coconut at 350°F for 6-10 minutes, stirring once.
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Mix 1 cup caramel with toasted coconut.
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Spread ½ cup caramel on chilled cake. Top with coconut-caramel mixture. Drizzle with melted chocolate and remaining caramel.
# Notes:
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A decadent dessert inspired by Samoa Girl Scout cookies. Features a chocolate crust, creamy filling, and classic coconut-caramel topping. Perfect for special occasions.