Description
Indulgent “Caramel Chocolate Coffee Cheesecake” whispers sweet promises of rich, creamy bliss. Layers of intense espresso, velvety chocolate, and smooth caramel dance together, creating a dessert that promises pure culinary pleasure for passionate bakers.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (453 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
Flavoring and Topping Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 325F (165C) and coat a 9-inch springform pan with a light grease layer.
- Combine chocolate cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a mixing bowl, then firmly compress the mixture into the pan’s base.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky texture, gradually incorporating sour cream and eggs while maintaining a smooth consistency. Infuse the mixture with vanilla extract, cooled coffee, and caramel sauce, ensuring thorough blending.
- Gently transfer the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust, distributing it uniformly across the surface.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center stabilizes, then switch off the oven and allow the cheesecake to rest inside with the door slightly ajar for one hour.
- Extract the cheesecake from the oven, cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight.
- Create the chocolate ganache by heating heavy cream until it reaches a gentle boil, then pour over chocolate chips in a heat-resistant bowl. Allow to sit for 2-3 minutes before stirring to achieve a smooth consistency. Incorporate melted butter and let cool slightly.
- Cascade the chocolate ganache over the chilled cheesecake, ensuring an even coverage.
- Return to the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes to solidify the ganache.
- Prior to serving, embellish with extra caramel drizzle, optional whipped cream, and decorative chocolate curls.
Notes
- Swap chocolate cookie crumbs with gluten-free graham crackers for a celiac-friendly version.
- Reduce sugar by using stevia or monk fruit sweetener for a lower-calorie dessert option.
- Room temperature ingredients ensure a smoother, lump-free cheesecake batter and prevent cracking during baking.
- Create water bath by placing springform pan inside larger baking dish filled with hot water to promote even cooking and prevent surface cracks.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 153
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg