Description
This creamy Coffee Cheesecake features a rich espresso-flavored cream cheese filling over a buttery chocolate cookie crust. A delicious dessert for coffee lovers and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust
- 1 ½ cups crushed chocolate cookies (such as Oreos with filling removed or any plain chocolate cookie)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling
- 24 oz (3 blocks) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine the crushed chocolate cookies and melted butter in a bowl. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool slightly.
- Dissolve the espresso powder in the hot water and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, dissolved espresso, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until each egg is incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared chocolate crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center still has a slight jiggle.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake and allow it to cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Carefully release the springform pan, slice, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese and eggs for a smooth, lump-free filling.
- Dissolve the espresso powder completely in hot water before adding it to the batter.
- Avoid overmixing after adding the eggs to help prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
Keywords: Coffee Cheesecake, Espresso Cheesecake, Chocolate Crust Cheesecake, Cream Cheese Dessert, Coffee Dessert