Description
A rich and indulgent dessert featuring a creamy cheesecake infused with espresso and topped with a luscious chocolate glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and instant espresso powder until fully combined.
- Mix in the sour cream until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door open, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For the chocolate glaze, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Allow the glaze to cool slightly before pouring it over the chilled cheesecake.
- Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan, slice the cheesecake, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a twist, try adding a layer of caramel sauce beneath the chocolate glaze for extra sweetness.
- You can substitute the instant espresso powder with instant coffee for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg