Description
If you love coffee and cheesecake, this dreamy dessert is your new obsession. Rich, creamy, and boldly flavored, it tastes like your favorite café treat in every bite.
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
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5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
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24 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 cup heavy cream
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2 tbsp instant espresso powder
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1 tbsp hot water
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup heavy cream
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4 oz semi-sweet chocolate
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F and mix cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a springform pan and bake 10 minutes.
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Dissolve espresso powder in hot water and set aside.
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Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, then mix in eggs one at a time.
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Add heavy cream, vanilla, salt, and espresso mixture. Mix gently until combined.
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Pour filling over crust, wrap pan in foil, and bake in a water bath for 55 to 65 minutes.
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Cool gradually, then refrigerate at least 4 hours.
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Heat cream, pour over chopped chocolate, stir until smooth, and spread over chilled cheesecake before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: baking
- Cuisine: American