Irresistible Delicious Espresso Cheesecake in 6 Easy Steps
A rich and creamy espresso cheesecake with a chocolate crust. Perfect for coffee lovers who enjoy a decadent dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Total Time: 5 hours (including chilling)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 200g chocolate cookies (crushed)
- 100g unsalted butter (melted)
- 500g cream cheese (room temperature)
- 150g granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 60ml strong espresso (cooled)
- 200ml heavy cream
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F).
- Mix crushed cookies and melted butter, press into a springform pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes, then cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in vanilla, espresso, and cornstarch.
- Fold in heavy cream gently.
- Pour filling onto the crust, smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly wobbly.
- Cool in the oven with the door ajar, then refrigerate for 4 hours.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for firmer slices.
- Top with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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