Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Espresso Coffee Cheesecake, a dessert that beautifully marries the bold flavors of espresso with the smooth texture of cream cheese. This decadent cheesecake is perfect for any occasion—be it a dinner party or a quiet evening at home. With its silky filling atop a buttery graham cracker crust, each bite promises to satisfy your coffee cravings. Dress it up with chocolate shavings or fresh berries for an impressive presentation that will wow your guests. Best of all, this cheesecake can be made ahead of time, making it an ideal choice for stress-free entertaining.
Ingredients
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Unsalted butter
- Sugar
- Cream cheese
- Granulated sugar
- Espresso powder
- Vanilla extract
- Eggs
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 8 minutes. Let cool.
- For the filling, beat softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and espresso powder together until smooth. Add vanilla, then mix in eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream until well blended.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off the oven and let cool inside with the door ajar for about an hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg