Description
Coffee Cheesecake is a dreamy dessert that perfectly balances the rich flavor of coffee with creamy cheesecake goodness. Topped with a luscious chocolate ganache, this delightful treat is sure to impress at any gathering or satisfy your sweet tooth during cozy nights in. With its elegant presentation and mouthwatering taste, Coffee Cheesecake transforms simple ingredients into an indulgent masterpiece that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
- 1 cup chocolate chips (for ganache)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- For the crust, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in eggs one at a time. Finally, pour in brewed coffee and mix until just combined.
- Pour cheesecake filling into the cooled crust and bake for 45-50 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before removing from the pan.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, then stir in chocolate chips until smooth. Let cool slightly before drizzling over chilled cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg