Description
Savor the luxurious blend of rich coffee flavor and creamy cheesecake in this delightful dessert. With a crumbly graham cracker crust and a velvety filling, this coffee cheesecake is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. Each bite delivers a comforting experience that will keep you coming back for more. Impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make treat that is sure to be the star of any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened (3 packages)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 tbsp instant coffee granules
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until crumbly. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Allow it to cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix well.
- Stir in sour cream, eggs one at a time, instant coffee granules, and vanilla extract until blended but not over-mixed.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth it out. Bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door ajar for an hour to cool slowly. Chill in the fridge for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For an ultra-creamy texture, substitute regular cream cheese with mascarpone cheese. Add chocolate chips or caramel drizzle on top for an extra indulgent touch.