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Close-up shot of smooth chocolate ganache being poured over the chilled cheesecake, creating a glossy, rich topping. The cheesecake is ready for a final chill before serving

Coffee Cheesecake Recipe

This Coffee Cheesecake combines a rich, creamy texture with the perfect coffee flavor for an indulgent dessert experience. The smooth, velvety filling sits on a buttery graham cracker crust, creating the ultimate treat for coffee lovers. It's the ideal dessert to serve at any gathering or to enjoy after a meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Additional Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 387
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the crust:
  • 14 whole oreos
  • ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
For the cheesecake:
  • 2 8- ounce packages of cream cheese at room temperature
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
For the topping:
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup of heavy cream

Equipment

  • 9x5x3-inch loaf pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Electric mixer
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Food processor or rolling pin (for crushing Oreos)
  • Small saucepan
  • Small bowl (for chocolate chips)
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F and line a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Lightly oil the exposed sides.
  2. Crush the Oreos, mix with espresso powder and melted butter, and press into the bottom of the pan for the crust.
    Close-up shot of a crushed Oreos, instant espresso powder, and melted butter. The mixture is being pressed into the bottom of a loaf pan, creating a smooth crust base.
  3. Beat the cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
    Close-up shot of a mixing bowl with crushed Oreos, instant espresso powder, and melted butter. The mixture is being pressed into the bottom of a loaf pan, creating a smooth crust base.
  4. Dissolve espresso powder in warm water, then add it along with vanilla to the cream cheese mixture. Mix to combine.
  5. Add the egg and mix gently to avoid too much air.
    Close-up shot of an egg being gently mixed into the cheesecake filling with a hand mixer. The mixture is smooth and glossy, without over-mixing.
  6. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until set and a toothpick comes out clean.
    Close-up shot of the cheesecake mixture being poured over the Oreo crust in the loaf pan. The cheesecake is ready to be baked, sitting on the marble countertop
  7. Cool the cheesecake, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Heat cream, pour over chocolate chips, whisk until smooth, and spread over the cheesecake. Chill briefly before serving.
    Close-up shot of smooth chocolate ganache being poured over the chilled cheesecake, creating a glossy, rich topping. The cheesecake is ready for a final chill before serving