Description
This rich and creamy coffee cheesecake combines a chocolate cookie crust with a smooth espresso-infused filling, baked to perfection. Ideal for coffee lovers, this decadent American dessert offers a balanced blend of bittersweet coffee flavor and velvety texture, perfect for special occasions or an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder, dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare crust: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan. Combine the chocolate cookie crumbs with the melted butter until well mixed. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- Make cream cheese filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer. Gradually add the sugar and continue mixing until fully incorporated. Add the eggs one at a time, beating just until blended after each addition to avoid overmixing.
- Add flavorings: Mix in the vanilla extract and the dissolved espresso powder gently to combine the coffee flavor evenly throughout the filling.
- Incorporate remaining ingredients: Blend in the sour cream, heavy cream, and all-purpose flour until the filling is silky and smooth without lumps.
- Assemble and bake: Pour the filling over the cooled chocolate crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake the cheesecake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center still slightly jiggles when you shake the pan gently.
- Cool gradually: Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Let the cheesecake cool inside the oven for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
- Chill before serving: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow it to fully set and develop its flavors. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the espresso powder by 1 teaspoon.
- This cheesecake pairs exceptionally well with freshly whipped cream or a light chocolate drizzle for added decadence.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
