Indulgent Caramel Chocolate Coffee Cheesecake Recipe
Caramel Chocolate Coffee Cheesecake made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 cups cream cheese softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- Whipped cream for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a springform pan evenly.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add sour cream, eggs, and instant coffee granules to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until combined.
- Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips gently into the mixture.
- Pour the cream cheese filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake the cheesecake for about 50-60 minutes or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, drizzle with caramel sauce and top with whipped cream.