Description
Dark chocolate espresso delight cheesecake combines rich flavors with silky smooth textures. Coffee-infused dessert promises an indulgent experience for passionate bakers and dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups chocolate cookies, fillings removed and crushed to fine crumbs
- ½ cup (113 g/4 oz) salted butter, melted
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- ½ cup (100 g) dark or semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 4 tbsps espresso powder
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Meticulously separate Oreo cookie cream, pulverize wafers into ultrafine crumbs, and blend with melted butter, sugar, and espresso powder until resembling damp sand.
- Crust Molding: Press the crumb mixture firmly into a 6-inch springform pan, covering the bottom and slightly up the sides to create a compact base.
- Filling Creation: Whip cream cheese, sugar, and espresso powder using an electric mixer until silky smooth and dramatically increased in volume, then gently fold in heavy cream, vanilla extract, and egg while maintaining an airy consistency.
- Baking Process: Transfer the filling into the prepared crust, ensuring even distribution, and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 70-90 minutes until the center sets with a subtle jiggle.
- Cooling and Ganache: Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, then prepare ganache by heating heavy cream, adding dark chocolate and espresso powder, and whisking until glossy and smooth.
- Ganache Application: Once cooled, spread the ganache evenly across the cheesecake surface, creating an elegant layer.
- Cream Topping: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and espresso powder, incorporate a touch of ganache for marbling, and artfully pipe or spread the mixture atop the ganache layer.
- Chilling and Serving: Refrigerate the cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, to develop optimal flavor and achieve the perfect creamy texture before serving.
Notes
- Crumb Crust Technique: Press cookie crumbs firmly and evenly to create a stable, compact base that prevents crumbling and provides a solid foundation for the cheesecake.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure cream cheese, eggs, and dairy are at room temperature to guarantee smooth blending, prevent lumps, and create a silky-textured filling.
- Baking Water Bath Recommendation: Consider using a water bath to maintain consistent oven temperature, prevent surface cracking, and ensure even, gentle baking of the delicate cheesecake.
- Cooling and Chilling Strategy: Allow cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating, which helps prevent structural cracks and allows flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 352 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 83 mg