Desserts

Espresso Cheesecake

Sherri Dube
December 06, 2016
1725

Espresso and vanilla cheesecake with a chocolate graham cracker crust, then topped with chocolate ganache and espresso whipped cream.

For the Crust

1 and ½ Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
1 Tablespoon Sugar
2 Tablespoons Cocoa Powder (Prefer Dutch Process)
7 Tablespoons Butter, Melted

For the Cheesecake

2 Pounds Cream Cheese, Softened
1 and ¼ Cups Sugar
4 Large Eggs
1 Tablespoon Brewed Coffee
4 Teaspoons Instant Espresso Powder (or Instant Coffee)
1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
½ Cup Hood Heavy Cream

For the Ganache

½ Cup Dark Chocolate, Chopped
½ Cup Hood Heavy Cream

For the Whipped Cream

1 Cup Hood Heavy Cream
1 Teaspoon Instant Espresso Powder
½ Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
4 Tablespoons Powdered Sugar
10 pieces of Chocolate for Topping (Optional)
Instructions For the Crust Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Brush the bottom of a 9inch springform pan with vegetable oil, then line with parchment paper. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder,...
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Nutritions

Calories
7936

Sodium
5334mg
222% DV

Fat
378g
582% DV

Protein
174g
349% DV

Carbs
933g
317% DV

Fiber
62g
250% DV