Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Coffee Cheesecake, a delightful dessert that perfectly combines the flavors of coffee and cheesecake in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz (3 blocks) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder (or very strong brewed coffee)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
Decorations:
- Chocolate shavings
- Cocoa powder
- Coffee beans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
- Make Crust: Mix crushed cookies with melted butter and press into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream, heavy cream, espresso powder, and vanilla.
- Assemble: Pour filling over crust.
- Bake: Use a water bath method and bake for 50-55 minutes.
- Cool: Let the cheesecake cool gradually in the oven, then at room temperature before chilling for at least 6 hours.
- Make Topping: Whip heavy cream with sugar and espresso powder until stiff peaks form.
- Finish: Spread whipped cream over cheesecake and decorate with cocoa powder, chocolate shavings, and coffee beans.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy with a hot cup of coffee or espresso.
Notes
- For a crack-free cheesecake, use a water bath method.
- Chill the cheesecake for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Coffee Cheesecake, Dessert, Coffee Lover's Dessert, Cheesecake Recipe
