Description
Indulge in the Valentine Espresso Martini Cheesecake, a luxurious dessert that combines rich espresso and velvety chocolate flavors in a creamy cheesecake layered atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for romantic dinners or cozy gatherings, this dessert is an enchanting experience that delights the senses. With its harmonious blend of textures and flavors, each bite offers a moment of pure bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp espresso powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chocolate liqueur
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a springform pan.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, espresso powder, vanilla extract, sour cream, and chocolate liqueur; mix until creamy.
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and gently fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour filling over crust; bake for about 60 minutes until set with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg