Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake infused with Kahlua and topped with a decadent chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 26 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 tsp instant coffee powder
- 1/4 cup Kahlua
- 3 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 6 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 3 tbsp whipping cream
- 3 tbsp Kahlua
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). In a bowl, mix the crushed Oreo cookies with the melted butter until evenly combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a foil-wrapped 9-inch springform pan. Bake the crust for 8 minutes, then let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the sour cream and stir gently. Dissolve the instant coffee in the Kahlua and blend into the batter at low speed until fully incorporated.
- Add the eggs and egg yolks one at a time, mixing just until combined after each addition. Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust and smooth the top.
- Place the springform pan inside a large roasting dish and pour hot water into the roasting dish until halfway up the sides of the springform pan. Bake for 50–60 minutes, until the edges are set and the center gently jiggles. Turn off the oven and crack the door open, let cool inside for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- In a small saucepan, heat the whipping cream and Kahlua until hot but not boiling. Pour over the chopped chocolate and whisk until smooth. Spread the ganache over the chilled cheesecake and refrigerate until set before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Ensure proper cooling time for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg