Espresso, Fig And Hazelnut Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Espresso, Fig And Hazelnut Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 oz graham crackers, broken into pieces; 1/3 cup butter, melted; 9 oz dried figs, coarsely chopped; 2 tbsp Grand Marnier liqueur; 9 oz cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 cups ricotta; 2 None large eggs; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup strong coffee or espresso; 3.5 oz hazelnuts, ground; 3.5 oz hazelnuts, roasted, skins removed, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

9 oz graham crackers, broken into pieces
1/3 cup butter, melted
9 oz dried figs, coarsely chopped
2 tbsp Grand Marnier liqueur
9 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups ricotta
2 None large eggs
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup strong coffee or espresso
3.5 oz hazelnuts, ground
3.5 oz hazelnuts, roasted, skins removed, coarsely chopped

1
Grease base of a 9 inch diameter springform pan and line with parchment paper.
2
Place graham cracker pieces in a food processor. Process to make fine crumbs. Add butter and process until combined. Press crumb mixture over base of prepared pan. Chill for 15 mins, until firm.
3
Meanwhile, place figs and liqueur in a small saucepan on medium heat. Add 1/2 cup water, 1 tbsp at a time, to keep mixture moist.
4
Cook for 8-10 mins, until figs break down into a jam-like consistency. Transfer fig mixture to a food processor and process until smooth. Pour fig mixture over chilled graham cracker crust. Chill for 15 mins, until cold.
5
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl until smooth. Add ricotta and beat until combined.
6
In a separate bowl, beat eggs and remaining sugar until pale and creamy. Gradually stir egg mixture, cream and coffee into cheese mixture. Fold in ground hazelnuts. Spoon over fig mixture.
7
Bake for 20 mins. Sprinkle over hazelnuts. Bake for 30 mins, until just set, but slightly soft in center. Turn oven off. Cool in oven with door slightly ajar for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate overnight to firm.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 oz graham crackers, broken into pieces, 1/3 cup butter, melted, 9 oz dried figs, coarsely chopped, 2 tbsp Grand Marnier liqueur, and more.

Yes, Espresso, Fig And Hazelnut 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.

Espresso, Fig And Hazelnut Cheesecake

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