Description
Rich Caramel Chocolate Coffee Cheesecake delivers a luxurious dessert experience for passionate palates. Complex layers of creamy coffee-infused filling merge with deep chocolate and smooth caramel notes that invite pure indulgence.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 4 (8 oz / 226 g) packages cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
- ¼ cup chocolate sauce
- ¼ cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream
- Caramel pieces and crumbs
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Blend graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until mixture resembles damp sand, then firmly press into the base of a springform pan to create a compact foundation.
- Cheesecake Base: Whip cream cheese until silky, gradually mixing in sugar and vanilla extract, then methodically incorporate eggs one at a time, ensuring smooth integration.
- Flavor Layering: Divide the batter into three portions, enriching each with caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, and cooled brewed coffee, respectively, blending until each achieves a harmonious consistency.
- Assembly Technique: Carefully layer the flavored batters – caramel first, followed by chocolate, then coffee – using a knife to create elegant swirls that generate a mesmerizing marbled pattern.
- Baking Process: Place the springform pan in a preheated oven at 325F (163C), baking for 55-60 minutes until the center appears barely set, then deactivate the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool gradually with the door slightly ajar for one hour.
- Chilling and Finishing: Transfer the cheesecake to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight to stabilize its structure, and before serving, garnish with whipped cream, caramel pieces, and an optional caramel sauce drizzle.
Notes
Prevent Cracking: Maintain a consistent oven temperature and avoid overmixing batter to reduce surface cracks and ensure a smooth cheesecake texture.
Control Moisture: Use a water bath during baking to create humid environment, preventing edges from drying and cracking while promoting even cooking.
Balance Flavor Layers: Gently layer and swirl batters to preserve distinct caramel, chocolate, and coffee profiles without muddying the intricate flavor combinations.
Serve at Optimal Temperature: Allow cheesecake to fully chill for minimum 4 hours, preferably overnight, to achieve ideal texture and enable flavors to meld seamlessly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg