Description
Coffee Cheesecake combines rich, creamy cheesecake with bold coffee flavor, topped with coffee-flavored whipped cream. A perfect dessert for coffee lovers, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules (optional, for extra flavor)
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules dissolved in 2 tablespoons warm water (or strong brewed coffee)
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup heavy cream (for whipped cream)
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules (dissolved in 1 tablespoon warm water)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and optional coffee granules. Press mixture firmly into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden. Let it cool.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and dissolved coffee mixture. Add sour cream and heavy cream, mixing until smooth. Pour into cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, until edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven, leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour with the oven door slightly ajar to cool slowly.
- Cool the Cheesecake: Remove cheesecake from the oven and cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
- Make the Coffee Whipped Cream: Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, dissolved coffee, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Serve the Cheesecake: Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan, transfer to a serving plate, and top with coffee whipped cream. Optionally, sprinkle cocoa powder or chocolate shavings for added flair.
Notes
For a mocha twist, top the cheesecake with chocolate ganache before the whipped cream.
For extra texture, mix chocolate chips or toffee bits into the cheesecake filling.
For mini cheesecakes, use a muffin tin or individual tart pans.
For stronger coffee flavor, substitute instant coffee with espresso.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked, Chilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg