Recipe

Chocolate Crusted Coffee Cheesecakes Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Brianna / All my dishes 1 year, 2 months ago When you bite into these cheesecakes the flavors of coffee & chocolate will explode in your mouth Prep:45m Cook:45m Servings:9	Brianna
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Ingredients

Chocolate crust:-

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tblspns unsweetened cocoa powder

3 oz unsalted butter

1/3 cup icing sugar

2 large egg yolks

Filling:-

8 oz creamcheese

1/3 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1/2 tsp instant espresso powder -- please see note below

2 oz semi-sweet baking chocolate

1/2 tsp vanilla

Topping:-

8 oz cream cheese

1/2 cup icing sugar

1 tblspn coffee liqueur

Directions

Crust:-

Sift together the flour & cocoa powder -- set aside

Place the butter & icing sugar in the small bowl of an electric mixer & mix on low speed for 1 min. & then on med/high for about 3 mins until thoroughly combined & soft

Scrape down the sides of the bowl & the beaters

Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl & the beaters

On low speed gradually add the flour/cocoa mixture & mix until the dough comes together

Remove dough from the mixer & shape into a cylinder

Divide the dough into 9 equal slices

Flatten each slice & place on a lightly floured surface & roll into a 3 1/4" circle with a floured rolling pin

Gently press the circles of dough into 9 cups of a muffin pan ( cups should measure 3" in diameter. The dough should be level with the top edge of the cups - set aside

Filling:-

Pre-heat oven to 275 dgrees.

Place the baking chocolate in a glass bowl in the microwave & melt, taking care not to burn it. Stir till smooth

Place the cream cheese ( cut into smaller pieces) & the sugar in the small bowl of the mixer

Mix on low for 30 secs & then med/high for 2 mins. Scrape down the sides of the bowl & the beaters & beat for an additional 3 mins until smooth & thick

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl & the beaters

Add the espresso powder & beat on med till well combined

Add the melted chocolate & the vanilla & mix to well combine

Divide equally between the dough lined muffin cups

Bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 45 mins

The filling will rise above the tops of the dough & will feel firm when cooked

Cool in the pans for 20 mins. The tops of the filling will sink slightly as it is cooling

Carefully remove the cheesecakes from the pan & cool completely on wire racks

Topping:-

Place the cream cheese (cut into smaller pieces) & the icing sugar in the small mixer bowl & beat on low speed for about 30 sec & then on medium speed for about 2 mins until soft & thick

Add the coffee liqueur & mix until very smooth

Divide the topping between the 9 cheesecakes

can sprinkle the tops with MINI semi-sweet choc. chips or top each with a choc. covered coffee bean

These cheesecakes store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 days

NOTE:- When I made these I did not have any espresso powder. I have a very small food processor that I use to grind nuts. I put a rich blend of good instant coffee in it & ground it to a powder & used 1 tsp of this in place of the 1/2 tsp espresso powder & it worked just as well

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Comments

caralmm 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Mmmmm sounds so good... im goint to try it out tonight! thanks for the recipe... im a cheesecake finatic!

lanacountry 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Beautiful recipe..two BIG favs..Coffee AND
chocolate!! 55555 ^^^^^ :)

chefelaine 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Very lovely recipe, Brianna, and your presentation is also. FIVE! :+D

chefmeow 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Yum, yum, yum. Great recipe and a high 5.

pinkpasta 1 year, 2 months ago said:
Awesome!
High 5, and beautiful as well.

trigger 1 year ago said:
Looks fantastic I love the individual servings.
Saved it and printing as we speak.
Off to the lacquer store any particular brand of coffee flavored liqueur.

Michael

foodinnewengland 3 months, 1 week ago said:
HAve you tried these? Oh they look awesome!!!!!!!!!

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