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.
7ozcrushed biscuits (such as shortbread or graham crackers)
1/4cupunsweetened baking cocoa (optional)
2.9-3.3ozbutter, melted (or as needed)
Filling:
17.6ozcream cheese (softened)
3/4cupsugar
1/2cupcocoa
2large eggs
1/4cupespresso coffee or 1/4 cup brewed coffee, or 1/4 cup boiling water with 2 tsp coffee powder/granules
1/4 - 1/2cupKahlua or coffee liqueur (to taste)
1tspvanilla extract
Topping:
8.8ozsour cream
2tbspgranulated sugar
1tspvanilla 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.