Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of coffee and cream cheese with this decadent Espresso-Infused Biscuit and Cream Cheese Cake. A perfect treat for coffee lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Biscuit Base:
- 2 cups crushed digestive biscuits or graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 tablespoon hot water
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- Cocoa powder or shaved chocolate for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare the Espresso Mixture: Dissolve the instant espresso powder in hot water and set aside.
- Make the Biscuit Base: Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter, press into a pan, and bake.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add vanilla, sour cream, and espresso mixture. Mix in heavy cream and cornstarch. Add eggs one at a time.
- Bake the Cake: Pour filling over the crust, bake until set with a slight jiggle in the center. Cool and chill.
- Serve: Dust with cocoa powder or garnish with shaved chocolate before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, add an extra teaspoon of espresso powder.
- You can swirl melted dark chocolate into the filling for a mocha twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
