Description
A decadent dessert combining chocolate, coffee, and a creamy cheesecake topped with homemade caramel sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (200g) chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz/225g) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsp instant coffee granules dissolved in 2 tbsp hot water
- 1/2 cup (100g) semi-sweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar (for caramel)
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream, warmed (for caramel)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened (for caramel)
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
- Chocolate shavings or curls (for garnish)
- Caramel drizzle (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until combined, then press into the bottom of the pan. Chill in the refrigerator.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in heavy cream and dissolved coffee.
- Divide the batter into two bowls. Stir melted chocolate into one portion, pour coffee batter over the crust, followed by the chocolate batter. Swirl gently for a marbled effect.
- Wrap the pan in foil and bake in a water bath for 55-65 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool inside the oven for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- For the caramel, combine sugar and water in a saucepan and cook until amber. Carefully stir in warm cream and whisk in softened butter. Let cool before pouring over cheesecake.
- Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, and drizzle with caramel before serving.
Notes
Use a water bath to prevent cracks. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chocolate, Coffee, Cheesecake, Dessert, Caramel