Description
Creamy coffee cheesecake brings rich, bold flavor straight to your dessert table with zero fuss. Smooth espresso notes and silky cream cheese create a delightful treat perfect for afternoon coffee breaks.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 (8 oz) cream cheese
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup brewed coffee
- 1 cup sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Heat your oven to precisely 325F (160C) for optimal baking conditions.
- Combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs with ½ cup melted unsalted butter in a mixing bowl.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, creating an even base layer.
- Whip 3 (8 oz) packages of softened cream cheese with 1 cup sugar until the mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate eggs individually, thoroughly blending each one before adding the next.
- Gently fold in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ cup cooled brewed coffee, and 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour until ingredients are fully integrated.
- Carefully transfer the entire cream cheese mixture over your prepared graham cracker crust.
- Place the springform pan in the preheated oven and bake for exactly 55-60 minutes until the center sets without excessive wobbling.
- Remove the cheesecake and allow it to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 2 hours.
- Refrigerate your cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours to ensure perfect texture and flavor melding.
- Slice and serve directly from the chilled springform pan for the best presentation.
Notes
- A food processor creates the smoothest graham cracker crust with zero lumps.
- Bring cream cheese to room temperature before mixing to prevent a lumpy texture and ensure silky-smooth filling.
- Brew fresh, strong coffee for maximum flavor depth in the cheesecake – instant coffee works too but fresh provides richer taste.
- Wrap the springform pan’s exterior with aluminum foil to prevent water seepage if using a water bath, which helps prevent cracking during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes - 1 hour
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 411 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg