Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Coffee Cheesecake recipe. A decadent dessert that combines the luscious flavors of coffee with a smooth cheesecake filling, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Whipped cream and chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, eggs, flour, vanilla, espresso, and cream until smooth.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour filling over crust and bake until set. Cool, then refrigerate.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before slicing and serving chilled.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase espresso powder to 3 tablespoons.
- You can use chocolate cookie crumbs for a mocha twist.
- Use room temperature ingredients for the creamiest texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
