300F g plain chocolate biscuits, such as Digestives .
1/2 c thickened cream .
250 g mascarpone .
3 eggs, separated .
75 g butter, melted, plus extra for greasing .
1 tbsp strong espresso (cooled) .
1 c sour cream .
4 tbsps soft brown sugar .
1/2 c hazelnut meal .
1/3 c cocoa powder, sifted
Directions
Step #1 Preheat oven to 170c (150c fan forced) & grease a 23cm springform cake tin.
Step #2 Blend biscuits in processor until crumbs are fine.
Step #3 Transfer to a bowl & stir in the butter until mixd, then spoon mixture into your cake tin & press over base & halfway up the sides, using a small glass to roll over it & smooth it out.
Step #4 Chill for 10 mins until firm to touch.
Step #5 Place remaining cheesecake ingredients except egg whites into a food processor/blender & mix until smooth, then transfer to a large bowl.
Step #6 Whisk egg whites in a clean bowl until stiff.
Step #7 Using a metal spoon, fold whites into cake mixture until mixd.
Step #8 Spoon into tin & bake for 50-60 mins until just set.
Step #9 Remove from the oven & allow this to cool to about room temp.
Step #10 COFFEE CREAM:.
Step #11 Combine all ingredients in a bowl & beat until mixture forms soft peaks.
Step #12 Remove cheesecake from tin & dust with icing sugar & serve this with you choice of coffee cream, cream or ice-cream.
Enjoy the Chocolate Cheesecake With Coffee Cream recipe