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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

All ingredients must be at room temperature for smooth mixing

Don't overmix the batter to prevent cracks

Water bath ensures even, gentle cooking

Cool gradually to prevent surface cracks

Use high-quality espresso for best flavor

Cheesecake tastes best after overnight chilling

Run knife around edges while still warm to prevent cracks

Dissolve espresso powder completely to avoid grittiness

Use a kitchen scale for most accurate measurements

Espresso Coffee Cheesecake

Name: Espresso Coffee Cheesecake
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 8 h
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American-Italian Fusion
Ingredients: For the Chocolate Crust:; 1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 tablespoon espresso powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; For the Espresso Cheesecake Filling:; 32 oz cream cheese, room temperature; 8 oz mascarpone cheese, room temperature; 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 2 large egg yolks, room temperature; 1/4 cup strong espresso, cooled; 3 tablespoons espresso powder; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; For the Coffee Whipped Cream (Optional):; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, cold; 1/3 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons espresso powder; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; For Garnish:; Dark chocolate shavings; Cocoa powder for dusting; Espresso beans; Chocolate-covered coffee beans

A luxurious and sophisticated dessert that combines the rich, creamy texture of classic New York-style cheesecake with the bold, aromatic intensity of premium espresso. This elegant cheesecake features a chocolate graham cracker crust, silky espresso-infused filling, and optional coffee whipped cream topping. Perfect for coffee enthusiasts and special occasions, this dessert delivers restaurant-quality results with deep coffee flavor balanced by the smooth richness of cream cheese. The addition of mascarpone adds an extra layer of Italian-inspired luxury to this caffeinated masterpiece.

Prep Time

45 Minutes

Cook Time

75 Minutes

Total Time

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Chocolate Crust:

1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs

1/4 cup granulated sugar

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1 tablespoon espresso powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Espresso Cheesecake Filling:

32 oz cream cheese, room temperature

8 oz mascarpone cheese, room temperature

1 1/4 cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs, room temperature

2 large egg yolks, room temperature

1/4 cup strong espresso, cooled

3 tablespoons espresso powder

1/4 cup heavy cream

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

For the Coffee Whipped Cream (Optional):

1 1/2 cups heavy cream, cold

1/3 cup powdered sugar

2 tablespoons espresso powder

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Garnish:

Dark chocolate shavings

Cocoa powder for dusting

Espresso beans

Chocolate-covered coffee beans

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F. Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil to prevent water from seeping in during water bath.

For the crust: Combine chocolate graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, espresso powder, and salt. Press firmly into bottom of prepared pan.

Bake crust for 10 minutes. Remove and set aside. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F.

Dissolve espresso powder in the cooled strong espresso and heavy cream. Stir until completely smooth and set aside.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and mascarpone with an electric mixer until completely smooth and no lumps remain, about 3-4 minutes.

Gradually beat in sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl frequently.

Beat in eggs and egg yolks one at a time, mixing just until incorporated after each addition.

Add the espresso mixture, vanilla extract, salt, and flour. Beat on low speed until just combined - do not overmix.

Pour filling over prepared crust and smooth the top. Place springform pan in a large roasting pan.

Carefully pour hot water into roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan.

Bake for 65-75 minutes until center is almost set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off oven and crack door open.

Let cheesecake cool in oven for 1 hour, then remove from water bath and cool completely at room temperature.

Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.

For coffee whipped cream: Beat cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, espresso powder, and vanilla until soft peaks form.

To serve: Run a knife around edges to loosen, then remove springform sides. Top with coffee whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings and espresso beans.

Espresso Coffee Cheesecake

JUE

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