β¨ Why Youβll Love It:
Creamy, rich, and smooth
No baking required
Perfect balance of sweet and strong coffee flavor
Ideal make-ahead dessert for dinner parties or special occasions
π§ Ingredient
For the crust:
200g (about 7 oz) digestive biscuits or graham crackers, crushed
100g (7 tbsp) melted butter
For the cheesecake filling:
400g (14 oz) cream cheese, room temp
200ml (3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) heavy cream (cold)
100g (1/2 cup) powdered sugar
2 tsp instant espresso powder (or more for a stronger flavor)
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp gelatin (or 1 envelope), dissolved in 2 tbsp hot water (optional, for stability)
Optional topping:
Cocoa powder or grated chocolate
Whipped cream
Chocolate-covered coffee beans
π° Instructions
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π° Instructions
Make the crust:
Combine crushed biscuits and melted butter.
Press into the bottom of a springform pan (about 8 inches/20 cm).
Chill in the fridge while you prepare the filling.
Make the filling:
Dissolve the espresso powder in 1β2 tbsp hot water. Let cool.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
Add the cooled espresso, vanilla, and (if using) dissolved gelatin.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and airy.
Assemble:
Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
Refrigerate for at least 4β6 hours (or overnight) until set.
Serve:
Dust with cocoa powder or decorate with whipped cream and chocolate bit