Description
A straightforward recipe for a creamy cheesecake flavored with coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Wrap the outside bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the cooled coffee and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing just until each egg is incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Gently stir in the heavy cream.
- Pour the batter over the cooled crust.
- Place the springform pan into a larger roasting pan. Pour hot water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan (this creates a water bath).
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the water bath and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
Notes
- Use strong, cooled espresso or very strong brewed coffee for the best flavor.
- Make sure your cream cheese is fully softened to prevent lumps.
- The water bath helps prevent cracking and ensures even baking.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: coffee, cheesecake, graham cracker crust, baked dessert, cream cheese