Description
Indulgent chocolate lovers will swoon over this coffee brownie cheesecake delight, where rich espresso-infused brownies marry creamy cheesecake layers. Silky smooth textures and deep mocha notes promise a luxurious dessert experience you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavor and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by greasing a 9-inch springform pan and heating the oven to 350F (175C).
- Create the brownie foundation by melting butter and incorporating sugars, eggs, and vanilla in a saucepan. Separately mix dry ingredients like flour, cocoa, and salt, then gently fold into the wet mixture. Add chocolate chips and spread evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake the brownie base for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Allow to cool completely.
- Craft the cheesecake layer by whipping cream cheese until silky smooth. Gradually integrate sugar, then carefully blend in eggs, coffee essence, flour, and vanilla until the mixture achieves a uniform consistency.
- Carefully pour the coffee-infused cheesecake mixture over the cooled brownie base, ensuring even coverage.
- Reduce oven temperature to 325F (160C) and bake for 50-60 minutes. The center should wobble slightly when gently shaken, indicating perfect consistency.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake rest for one hour to prevent cracking.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or ideally overnight to allow flavors to meld and texture to set perfectly before serving.
Notes
- Swap regular coffee with decaf or cold brew for a milder flavor profile that suits different caffeine preferences.
- Ensure cream cheese is room temperature to prevent lumps and create a silky smooth cheesecake texture.
- Line the springform pan with parchment paper for easier removal and cleaner slices of the dessert.
- Test the brownie base doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should come out with a few moist crumbs to maintain a fudgy consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 hours 55 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg