Cafe Au Lait Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Cafe Au Lait Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray; 3 tablespoons crunchy nugget cereal or 3 tablespoons wheat biscuit cereal; 1 tablespoon walnuts; 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar, plus; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided; 2 ½ tablespoons instant espresso coffee powder; 2 ½ tablespoons coffee liqueur such as Kahlua; 2 cups fat-free cottage cheese; 12 ounces nonfat sour cream; 12 ounces fat free cream cheese, softened; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs; 2 large egg whites; 1 ½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

nonstick cooking spray
3 tablespoons crunchy nugget cereal or 3 tablespoons wheat biscuit cereal
1 tablespoon walnuts
1 ¼ cups granulated sugar, plus
1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided
2 ½ tablespoons instant espresso coffee powder
2 ½ tablespoons coffee liqueur such as Kahlua
2 cups fat-free cottage cheese
12 ounces nonfat sour cream
12 ounces fat free cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
1 ½ tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1
Preheat oven to 300F.
2
Lightly coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
3
In food processor, combine cereal, walnuts and 1 tablespoon sugar; process to make fine crumbs.
4
Place crumb mixture in prepared pan; tilt and rotate pan to coat bottom and sides with crumbs.
5
Tap pan on counter to evenly distribute crumbs.
6
Set aside.
7
In small bowl, dissolve instant coffee powder in coffee liqueur or water; set aside.
8
Place cottage cheese in a double layer of cheesecloth and gather the corners at the top; squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
9
Place pressed cottage cheese in food processor and process about 2 minutes, until very smooth.
10
Add sour cream, cream cheese, the remaining 1 1/4 cups sugar, flour eggs, egg whites, cocoa, salt, cinnamon and the coffee liqueur mixture; process until smooth.
11
Transfer batter to prepared pan and bake about 1 hour, until firm around the edge but still wobbly in the center.
12
Turn off oven.
13
Leave cheesecake in oven with door closed for 30 minutes.
14
Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
15
Remove outer ring of pan.
16
Cover cheesecake with plastic wrap lightly sprayed with cooking spray.
17
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or up to 2 days.

1201

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: nonstick cooking spray, 3 tablespoons crunchy nugget cereal or 3 tablespoons wheat biscuit cereal, 1 tablespoon walnuts, 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar, plus, and more.

Yes, Cafe Au Lait Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cafe Au Lait Cheesecake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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