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Espresso Cheesecake

A rich and creamy espresso cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for gatherings or a sweet indulgence.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs Finely crushed for a smoother crust.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Melted to bind the crust.
Filling
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar For sweetness.
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Full-fat for best results.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Cold for better volume.
  • 2 tbsp Espresso Powder High-quality for intense flavor.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Pure for depth of flavor.
  • 3 large Eggs At room temperature.
  • 0.25 cups Cocoa Powder Unsweetened for a chocolate note.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Ganache Optional topping.

Method
 

Prepare the crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers with melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press it into the bottom of the pan and bake for about 10 minutes.
Blend the cheesecake filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until combined. Stir in espresso and vanilla extract, then add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
Bake the cheesecake
  1. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, smoothing the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cheesecake is perfect for brunch, dinner parties, or just a special treat.

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