Chocolate Espresso Cheescake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Espresso Cheescake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chocolate wafer cookie crumbs; 2 tablespoons melted salted butter; Filling:; 3 packages soft cream cheese -- (8 ounce); 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup light brown sugar; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup ricotta cheese; 3 eggs; 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips -- melted; 1/2 cup espresso coffee; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract; Glaze:; 6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips; 1/4 cup unsalted butter -- room temperature; 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1 cup chocolate wafer cookie crumbs
2 tablespoons melted salted butter
Filling:
3 packages soft cream cheese -- (8 ounce)
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips -- melted
1/2 cup espresso coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
Glaze:
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup unsalted butter -- room temperature
1/4 cup chopped pecans

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Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In food processor, add cookie crumbs and
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grind into fine
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crumbs. Add butter and blend until smooth. Press crust into bottom of 9-inch
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springform pan.
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Chill while preparing filling.
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Filling: In large bowl with electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth.
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Add white and brown
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sugars and mix well. Add sour cream and ricotta and blend well. Add eggs and
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beat until mixture
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is smooth. Add melted chocolate, espresso, vanilla, and almond extract.
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Blend until mixture is
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very smooth. Pour mixture into springform pan. Bake approximately 1 hour.
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Turn off oven and
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crack door about 1 inch. Leave cake in oven for 1 hour then remove and cool
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to room
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temperature.
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Glaze: In small saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat and stir
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until smooth. Add
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pecans and stir until coated. Pour glaze over top of cheesecake and smooth
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to edges. Let some
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run over edges if you like. Chill until firm and cut into wedges to serve.

2049

kcal

Calories

142

Fat

162

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chocolate wafer cookie crumbs, 2 tablespoons melted salted butter, Filling:, 3 packages soft cream cheese -- (8 ounce), and more.

Yes, Chocolate Espresso Cheescake 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.

Chocolate Espresso Cheescake

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