Description
A delicious and creamy coffee cheesecake that combines the rich flavors of coffee and cream cheese, perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray or butter.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually add 1 cup of sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, dissolve the instant coffee granules in the cooled brewed coffee. Add this mixture to the cream cheese batter and mix until fully incorporated.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust in the springform pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for about 1 hour.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the sour cream and heavy cream until smooth. Spread this mixture evenly over the cooled cheesecake.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow it to set completely.
- Before serving, run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cheesecake, then carefully remove the sides of the springform pan.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the batter before baking.
- For a lighter version, substitute low-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg