Description
This creamy and indulgent Kahlua Cheesecake recipe features a rich chocolate cookie crust, a smooth coffee-flavored filling, and decadent toppings. Perfect for holiday desserts, dinner parties, or when you’re craving a bold yet balanced cheesecake. Includes Kahlua liqueur, cream cheese, and chocolate—your next favorite cheesecake twist!
Ingredients
2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
5 tablespoons melted butter
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 cup Kahlua coffee liqueur
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
2. Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add sugar gradually, beating until creamy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
4. Mix in Kahlua, heavy cream, and vanilla until the batter is smooth.
5. Pour batter into cooled crust. Bake in a water bath for 55–65 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
6. Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
8. Garnish with whipped cream, shaved chocolate, or a Kahlua drizzle if desired.
Notes
Let the cream cheese come to room temperature before mixing for a smooth batter.
Use a water bath while baking to prevent cracking and ensure even baking.
Slice with a warm, clean knife for professional-looking pieces.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg