Description
Coffee cheesecake is a rich, creamy dessert with a smooth cheesecake filling infused with coffee flavor, complemented by a buttery graham cracker crust and optional cocoa powder topping.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1/4 cup hot water
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon cocoa powder (optional for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the instant coffee granules in hot water. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the dissolved coffee mixture to the cream cheese mixture, then mix in the heavy cream until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is almost set (it should jiggle slightly). Turn off the oven, leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- After the cheesecake has cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to set.
- Before serving, dust with cocoa powder for a touch of chocolate flavor, if desired.
Notes
For a chocolatey twist, melt some chocolate and mix it into the batter.
To make a decaffeinated version, use decaf instant coffee granules.
Finely chopped nuts can be added to the crust for extra crunch and flavor.
The cheesecake can be made a day ahead for better flavor development.
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
