Easy Espresso Cheesecake Recipe

If you love your coffee, then you’ll love this fantastic cheesecake recipe from thefirstyear. What sets this cheesecake apart from others is that it has espresso on it combined with all that chocolate goodness! What better way to get your dose of coffee than having a slice of this fantastic dessert, right? 

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Try this today and see for yourself! Watch the video below and learn the full list of ingredients along with the step by step instructions on how to make this decadent dessert.

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 2 cups Oreo crumbs
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake:

• 3 packages cream cheese, room temp
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup brewed espresso
• 3 large eggs

Chocolate Ganache:

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Directions:

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Next, remove the filling of the Oreo, then blitz the cookies into fine crumbs. To that, add 4 tbsp unsalted melted butter. Mix well and transfer it to a springform pan. Work on it, pressing the crumbs down firmly to the bottom. Pre-bake the crust for ten minutes. After baking, allow it to cool to room temperature. (Turn your oven’s heat down to 325 degrees F at this point.) In the meantime, make the cheesecake.

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Step 2

In a mixing bowl, add 3 packages of cream cheese and whisk it until smooth. Next, add 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/3 cup brewed espresso. Continue whisking until combined. After this, add the eggs one at a time while whisking. Now, transfer the mixture into the cooled crust. Place the springform pan in a baking tray, add water outside, then bake it at 325 degrees F for 65 to 85 minutes.

Step 3

While waiting, make the chocolate ganache. Add 1 cup of chocolate chips to a heat-proof bowl followed by 1/2 cup of hot heavy cream. Let it sit for a minute, then stir to combine. Cool it for five to seven minutes before adding it to the cheesecake.

Easy Espresso Cheesecake Recipe