07/11/2024
Caramel Chocolate Coffee Cheesecake 🍫☕🍰
Ingredients:
For the crust:
1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (about 20 cookies)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling:
24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
For the caramel sauce:
1 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup heavy cream
Pinch of salt
For garnish:
Whipped cream
Chocolate shavings
Caramel sauce
Directions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cookie crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Set aside.
In a small bowl, dissolve the instant coffee granules in the brewed coffee. Set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix in the sour cream, cooled brewed coffee, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Stir in the melted semisweet chocolate until evenly distributed.
Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust in the pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
While the cheesecake is chilling, prepare the caramel sauce:
In a medium saucepan, heat the granulated sugar over medium-high heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or heat-resistant spatula.
As the sugar melts, it will clump together, then turn amber in color. Be careful not to burn it.
Once the sugar has melted completely and reached a deep amber color, add the butter pieces, stirring quickly until melted and combined.
Remove the saucepan from heat and carefully pour in the heavy cream while stirring constantly. Be cautious as the mixture will bubble vigorously.
Stir in a pinch of salt to taste. Let the caramel sauce cool slightly before using.
To serve, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Drizzle with caramel sauce and garnish with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and additional caramel sauce if desired.
Slice and enjoy this decadent Caramel Chocolate Coffee Cheesecake with its rich flavors! 🍫☕🍰