Description
Love coffee and chocolate? This **Kahlua Cheesecake** is the dessert you need to try next. It features a rich Oreo crust, a velvety cream cheese filling spiked with Kahlua coffee liqueur, and a glossy layer of chocolate ganache on top. It’s the perfect blend of creamy, boozy, and sweet, ideal for special occasions, dinner parties, or when you’re craving a decadent treat. Great as a quick make-ahead dessert, this recipe fits right in with easy dinner ideas, breakfast-for-dessert fun, or as a show-stopping centerpiece for any celebration.
Ingredients
24 Oreo cookies, crushed
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup Kahlua coffee liqueur
1/2 cup sour cream
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix crushed Oreo cookies with melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Press firmly into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until combined.
3. Add Kahlua, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
5. Pour filling over the crust. Tap gently to release air bubbles.
6. Place pan in a roasting pan and pour hot water halfway up the sides (water bath).
7. Bake for 60-70 minutes, until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
8. Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool for 1 hour inside.
9. Remove from oven, let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
10. Heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chocolate chips. Let sit 2-3 minutes, then stir until smooth.
11. Let ganache cool slightly, then spread over chilled cheesecake.
12. Chill an additional 30 minutes before slicing.
13. For clean cuts, dip knife in hot water and wipe between slices. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Always use room temperature ingredients to avoid lumps in the batter.
Don’t skip the water bath—it ensures even baking and prevents cracking.
Chill the cheesecake completely before slicing for clean, smooth cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Kahlua cheesecake, coffee dessert, chocolate ganache cheesecake