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A slice of espresso cheesecake on a gray plate with a dark chocolate cookie crust, creamy tan espresso filling, and chocolate ganache topping garnished with chocolate shavings and chocolate-covered espresso beans, served alongside a cup of black coffee.

Espresso Cheesecake

This decadent Espresso Cheesecake features a dark chocolate Oreo crust, a dense and creamy coffee-infused filling, and a silky chocolate ganache topping adorned with chocolate curls.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Chilling: 8 minutes
Total Time: 9 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slice
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $20

Equipment

  • 1 Springform pan (9-inch)
  • 1 Stand mixer (Or hand mixer)
  • 1 Roasting pan (For water bath)

Ingredients

  • 24 cookies Oreos - Crushed fine
  • 5 tablespoon unsalted butter - Melted
  • 32 oz cream cheese - Room temperature
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar - White
  • 4 large eggs - Room temperature
  • ½ cup sour cream - Room temperature
  • 2 tablespoon instant espresso powder - Dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract - Flavor
  • ½ cup chocolate chips - Semi-sweet
  • ½ cup heavy cream - Hot
  • 1 bar dark chocolate - For shavings

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix crushed Oreos and butter; press into a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
  • Stir in sour cream, vanilla, and dissolved espresso. Pour over crust.
  • Place pan in a water bath and bake for 60–70 minutes until center is slightly wobbly.
  • Cool in oven for 1 hour, then refrigerate overnight.
  • Pour hot cream over chocolate chips to make ganache; spread over cheesecake and top with shavings.

Notes

Use a water bath to ensure the cheesecake bakes evenly without cracking. Dissolve the espresso powder in a small amount of hot water to avoid a grainy texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 650kcal (33%) | Carbohydrates: 50g (17%) | Protein: 9g (18%) | Fat: 45g (69%) | Saturated Fat: 26g (163%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 160mg (53%) | Sodium: 350mg (15%) | Potassium: 180mg (5%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 38g (42%) | Vitamin A: 1200IU (24%) | Calcium: 100mg (10%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)