Espresso Coffee Cheesecake Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Espresso Coffee Cheesecake delivers rich creamy coffee intensity over Oreo crust with ganache shine. This decadent dessert serves 12 in 90 minutes baking plus chill time perfect for coffee lovers.

Why This Recipe Works

Instant espresso powder dissolves evenly infusing bold flavor without graininess. Oreo crust complements chocolate-coffee pairing. Sour cream adds tangy lift preventing dense chew. Water bath ensures crack-free silky texture. Ganache seals moisture while adding elegance.

Ingredients & Prep

Crust: 2 cups Oreo crumbs, 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted. Filling: 32 oz cream cheese softened, 1½ cups granulated sugar, 3 tbsp instant espresso powder dissolved in ¼ cup hot water, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 4 large eggs room temp, 1 cup sour cream, 2 tsp vanilla. Ganache: 8 oz semisweet chocolate chopped, ¾ cup heavy cream, 1 tsp espresso powder.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat oven 325°F. Wrap 9-inch springform triple foil. Mix Oreo crumbs + butter; press into pan. Bake 10 minutes cool. Beat cream cheese smooth 3 minutes. Add sugar cornstarch espresso; beat 2 minutes. Add eggs one-by-one low speed. Mix sour cream vanilla. Pour over crust. Place in roasting pan; add boiling water halfway up sides. Bake 75-85 minutes edges set center jiggles. Cool oven 1 hour then chill overnight. Heat cream + espresso pour over chocolate whisk smooth. Pour over chilled cheesecake; chill 30 minutes set.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Refrigerate airtight 7 days. Freeze slices 2 months without ganache. Excellent make-ahead.

FAQs

Cracks form? Water bath + room temp ingredients + no overmixing eggs. Bitter coffee? Dissolve espresso first + don’t overdo powder. Ganache split? Warm cream slowly + stir gently.

Conclusion

Espresso Coffee Cheesecake achieves café sophistication through patient baking velvety, aromatic, irresistible perfection.

Espresso Coffee Cheesecake Recipe

Print Recipe

Espresso Coffee Cheesecake delivers rich mocha flavor in creamy New York-style perfection. Oreo crust, espresso-infused filling, and chocolate ganache create coffee lover’s dream dessert. Perfect showstopper for dinner parties and Pinterest coffee dessert boards.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 75 mins
• Total Time: 12 hours
• Yield: 14 servings 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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• Oreo Crust:
• 24 Oreo cookies (filling included)
• 5 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
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• Espresso Cheesecake:
• 32 oz (4 blocks) full-fat cream cheese (room temp)
• 1¼ cups granulated sugar
• 3 tbsp instant espresso powder (dissolved in 3 tbsp hot water)
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs (room temp)
• 1 cup sour cream (full fat)
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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• Chocolate Ganache:
• 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp instant espresso powder

Instructions

• 1. Preheat oven 325°F. Wrap 9″ springform exterior in triple foil layer.
• 2. Crush Oreos to fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter. Press firmly into pan bottom/sides.
• 3. Bake crust 10 mins. Cool 15 mins.
• 4. Beat cream cheese + sugar 2 mins smooth. Add dissolved espresso, vanilla.
• 5. Add eggs one at a time, low speed, scrape bowl after each.
• 6. Mix in sour cream + flour until just combined. Pour over crust.
• 7. Water bath: roasting pan + boiling water halfway up springform.
• 8. Bake 60-75 mins until 3″ center jiggles slightly. Turn off oven, crack door 1 hour.
• 9. Chill 8+ hours. Heat cream + espresso powder, pour over chocolate. Stir smooth.
• 10. Pour ganache over chilled cheesecake. Refrigerate 2 hours to set.

Notes

• Dissolve espresso powder in hot water first – prevents graininess.
• Room temp ingredients = crack-free cheesecake guaranteed.
• Triple foil wrap = zero water bath leaks.
• Oreos WITH filling = perfect chocolate crust texture.
• Chocolate ganache sets firm but sliceable after 2 hours chill.
• Freezes beautifully up to 2 months. Thaw overnight fridge.
• Garnish ideas: coffee beans, chocolate shavings, espresso whipped cream.
• Slice with hot knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts.
• Ultimate coffee lover gift or dinner party centerpiece.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 slice
• Calories: 520
• Sugar: 32g
• Sodium: 380mg
• Fat: 40g
• Saturated Fat: 23g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 37g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 9g
• Cholesterol: 150mg

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