Description
A luxurious cheesecake infused with coffee, layered with creamy chocolate and drizzled with rich caramel sauce for a show-stopping dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- Whipped cream and chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in sour cream, eggs one at a time, coffee, and vanilla.
- Divide batter in half. Stir melted chocolate into one half and caramel sauce into the other.
- Pour chocolate batter over crust, then carefully add caramel batter on top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool inside with door slightly open for 1 hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, drizzle with extra caramel sauce and garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- Use a water bath to prevent cracking while baking.
- Instant espresso powder can replace brewed coffee for a stronger flavor.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: coffee cheesecake, caramel chocolate cheesecake, layered cheesecake, baked cheesecake, dessert