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KAHLUA CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

Kahlua Coffee and Chocolate Cheesecake

Indulge in pure coffee and chocolate bliss with this Kahlua Chocolate Cheesecake! A creamy, cocoa-rich filling infused with the warmth of Kahlua liqueur. Decadent sour cream topping and a sprinkle of dark chocolate complete this irresistible dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours
Course Dessert
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 484 kcal

Equipment

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 melted butter 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 add sugar, mixing well. Beat in cocoa. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in coffee 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 the centre. 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 evenly over 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 fridge about 20 minutes prior to serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 484kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 8gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 363mgPotassium: 249mgFiber: 3gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 1078IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Cheesecake, Kahlua Chocolate Cheesecake
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