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KAHLUA CHEESECAKE

KAHLUA CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

A crunchy biscuit base, rich chocolate, and a hint of coffee liqueur, it's perfect for dinner parties or a cozy night in. Pair with a cup of espresso for the ultimate indulgence.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 9 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 8 Slices
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

Crust:

  • 7 oz crushed biscuits (such as shortbread or graham crackers)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa (optional)
  • 2.9-3.3 oz butter, melted (or as needed)

Filling:

  • 17.6 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup espresso coffee (or 1/4 cup brewed coffee, or 1/4 cup boiling water with 2 tsp coffee powder/granules)
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup Kahlua or coffee liqueur (to taste)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping:

  • 8.8 oz sour cream
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Garnish:

  • Dark chocolate, grated

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 160°C (325°F).

For Crust:

  • Put biscuits in food processor and blend until they resemble fine crumbs. Add cocoa and meltedbutter and mix well. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Bake for 5 to 8 minutes, until firm but not browned; cool.
  • Raise oven temperature to 190°C (375°F).

For Filling

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually addsugar, mixing well. Beat in cocoa. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir incoffee liqueur, coffee and vanilla. Pour into the cooled crust.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the sides are set but there is a distinct jello-like wobble in thecentre. Take the cheesecake out and place it on a wire rack.
  • Raise temperature in oven to 220°C (425°F).

For Topping:

  • Combine sour cream, 2 tablespoons sugar and vanilla in a small bowl; mix well. Spread evenlyover the hot cheesecake. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes – don't overcook it - it will just start to lose itsshine and then firm up once chilled.
  • Remove cheesecake from oven and cool to room temperature on a wire rack. Refrigerate, covered lightly with foil, for at least 8 hours or preferably overnight.
  • Carefully remove cheesecake from pan and garnish with grated chocolate. Take out of the fridgeabout 20 minutes prior to serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 144mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 267mgFiber: 3gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 1348IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cheesecake, Kahlua Chocolate Cheesecake
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