Description
A luxurious fusion of creamy New York style cheesecake with a bold espresso and dark chocolate swirl. Perfect for coffee lovers and dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp instant espresso powder
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake at 325F for 8 minutes.
- Beat softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
- Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract, then add eggs one at a time on low speed.
- Pour 2/3 of the batter into the crust.
- Stir cocoa powder and espresso powder into the remaining 1/3 of the batter.
- Dollop the chocolate-espresso batter onto the plain base and swirl with a toothpick.
- Place pan in a water bath and bake at 325F for 60-70 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool in oven for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American