Description
Espresso Cheesecake is a luscious dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with the bold flavor of espresso, creating a delightful treat that captivates coffee lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp espresso powder
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until crumbly and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually incorporate sugar while mixing well.
- Stir in espresso powder, sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time until blended thoroughly.
- Pour the mixture over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool in the oven with the door cracked for an hour before refrigerating until fully chilled.
- Slice and serve with chocolate sauce or whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg