Description

Indulge in this rich and creamy Coffee Cheesecake, featuring a velvety smooth coffee-infused filling, a buttery graham cracker crust, and an optional espresso whipped topping. Perfect for coffee lovers and special occasions!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Crust:

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
½ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Coffee Cheesecake Filling:

24 ounces (3 blocks) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons instant coffee or espresso powder
¼ cup hot water (to dissolve coffee)
1 cup sour cream
3 large eggs
¼ teaspoon salt

For the Topping (Optional):

½ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon espresso powder
Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Crust:

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon (if using), and melted butter until combined.
Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Bake for 8–10 minutes, then let cool.

Make the Coffee Cheesecake Filling: 5. Dissolve instant coffee or espresso powder in hot water; let cool slightly. 6. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. 7. Add sugar and vanilla extract; mix until combined. 8. Stir in dissolved coffee, then mix in sour cream and salt. 9. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.

Bake the Cheesecake: 10. Pour batter over the prepared crust, smoothing the top. 11. Wrap the pan in aluminum foil and place in a larger roasting pan. 12. Fill the roasting pan with 1 inch of hot water (water bath method). 13. Bake for 50–60 minutes, until the center is slightly jiggly but edges are set. 14. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour. 15. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Prepare the Topping (Optional): 16. Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and espresso powder until stiff peaks form. 17. Spread or pipe over the chilled cheesecake. 18. Garnish with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder.

Notes

Chocolate Coffee Cheesecake: Add ½ cup melted dark chocolate to the batter.
Caramel Coffee Cheesecake: Drizzle caramel sauce over the top before serving.
Oreo Crust: Substitute graham crackers with crushed Oreos.
No-Bake Version: Omit eggs, and chill for at least 6 hours instead of baking.
Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free graham crackers or almond flour for the crust.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
chill time: 4+ hours
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Coffee cheesecake, espresso cheesecake, creamy cheesecake, baked cheesecake, coffee dessert