Description
This indulgent Kahlua Cheesecake is the ultimate coffee dessert fusion, combining rich cream cheese, bold Kahlua coffee liqueur, and a chocolate Oreo crust — all topped with a silky dark chocolate ganache. Perfect for a quick breakfast treat, elegant dinner idea, or a special-occasion dessert. Whether you’re craving food ideas for guests or need an easy recipe to impress, this cheesecake is guaranteed to wow.
Ingredients
24 Oreo cookies crushed
5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
24 ounces cream cheese softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup Kahlua coffee liqueur
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 cup dark chocolate chopped
3/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Combine crushed Oreos and melted butter to form crust. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, then blend in sour cream, Kahlua, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
3. Pour filling over baked crust. Place springform pan in a roasting pan filled with hot water halfway up the sides.
4. Bake for 55–65 minutes, until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
5. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with the door cracked for 1 hour. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
6. Heat heavy cream and pour over chopped dark chocolate. Stir until smooth to make ganache.
7. Spread ganache over chilled cheesecake. Chill for 30 minutes more to set ganache.
8. Run a knife around the pan edges and release the springform. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Let the cheesecake chill overnight for best texture and flavor.
Always use room-temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth batter.
Use a water bath and don’t overbake to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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