Name: Kahlua Cheesecake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 5 h
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups (200g) chocolate cookie crumbs; ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar; ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted; 2 tbsp Kahlua coffee liqueur; 3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened; 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar; 3 large eggs; ½ cup (120ml) sour cream; ½ cup (120ml) Kahlua coffee liqueur; 1 tbsp instant espresso powder (dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips; ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream; 1 tbsp Kahlua coffee liqueur

Description

This Kahlua Cheesecake is rich, creamy, and infused with the deep flavors of coffee liqueur. A luscious chocolate crust, silky cheesecake filling, and a hint of Kahlua make it the ultimate dessert indulgence!

Ingredients

Crust

1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (finely crushed)
5 tbsp butter (melted)

Filling

24 oz cream cheese (softened)
1 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs (room temperature)
1/2 cup Kahlua (coffee liqueur)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream (for creaminess)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a springform pan.
Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
Mix in Kahlua, vanilla, and sour cream until well combined.
Pour filling over the cooled crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is just set.
Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

For extra decadence, top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American