Description
Coffee Cheesecake is the perfect creamy, espresso-infused dessert. Learn how to make it step-by-step with ganache topping and expert baking tips.
Ingredients
Chocolate Coffee Cookie Crust:
2 cups Oreo cookies (about 22 cookies)
1 tsp instant espresso powder
4 tbsp (59 ml) unsalted butter, melted
Coffee Cheesecake Filling:
3 tbsp instant espresso powder
2 tbsp (30 ml) warm water
¾ cup (180 g) sour cream, room temp
¼ cup (59 ml) heavy cream, room temp
4 blocks (8 oz. each) cream cheese, room temp
1¼ cups (250 g) granulated sugar
2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract
3 large eggs, room temp
1 large egg yolk, room temp
Chocolate Coffee Ganache:
¾ cup (177 ml) heavy cream
1 tsp instant espresso powder
6 oz. (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Shaved chocolate bar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan. Prepare a water bath by boiling water and setting aside.
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Make the crust: Pulse Oreos into crumbs. Mix with espresso powder and melted butter. Press into pan base and chill.
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Dissolve espresso in warm water. Whisk in sour cream and heavy cream. Set aside.
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Make the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and blend well. Mix in espresso-cream blend and vanilla. Beat in eggs and yolk on low, one at a time.
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Bake: Pour filling into crust. Place springform pan inside a 10” pan, then into roasting pan with hot water. Bake 65–75 min. Center should jiggle.
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Cool down: Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cool inside for 1 hour. Remove and cool on rack 1 hour more. Chill 6+ hours or overnight.
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Make ganache: Heat cream and espresso. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit 3 mins. Stir until smooth.
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Finish: Pour ganache over cold cheesecake. Top with shaved chocolate. Chill 15–20 mins to set.
Notes
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Always use room temperature ingredients for a smooth filling.
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Don’t skip the water bath—this ensures even baking and prevents cracks.
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Slice with a hot knife for neat pieces.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- 6–8 hours:
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 cheesecake)
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
Keywords: Coffee Cheesecake