Description
Prepare to fall in love with every rich and creamy bite of this Kahlua Cheesecake. With a bold coffee flavor from Kahlua liqueur, a velvety cream cheese filling, and a glossy chocolate ganache topping, this dessert brings gourmet indulgence straight to your kitchen. It’s perfect for holidays, celebrations, or anytime you crave an elevated sweet treat. Whether you’re looking for a show-stopping dessert for a dinner party or deliciously indulgent easy dessert ideas, this cheesecake is bound to impress. Think quick dessert recipes that deliver deep flavor with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup Kahlua liqueur
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F and prepare a springform pan with parchment and foil wrap.
2. Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
3. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
4. Add sour cream, Kahlua, and vanilla extract. Mix to combine.
5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each. Do not overmix.
6. Pour filling over crust and place pan in a water bath.
7. Bake for 60 minutes until the edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
8. Turn off oven, crack door, and cool cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
9. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to chill completely.
10. For ganache, heat cream until steaming, pour over chopped chocolate, let sit, then stir smooth.
11. Pour ganache over chilled cheesecake and spread evenly before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for the smoothest texture.
Don’t skip the water bath—it prevents cracks and ensures even baking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 135mg