Ingredients
- 2 cups Oreo crumbs (about 24 Oreos, filling removed)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup brewed espresso (strong coffee)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the crust by mixing crushed Oreo crumbs with melted butter; press into a springform pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes, then cool and reduce oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth; add sugar and vanilla, followed by brewed espresso.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Pour filling over crust and bake in a water bath for 65–85 minutes.
- Cool cheesecake gradually in the oven for an hour before refrigerating overnight.
- For ganache, pour hot heavy cream over chocolate chips; stir until smooth.
- Spread ganache over cooled cheesecake, chill, slice, and serve.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 85 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (106g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks in the cheesecake. Experiment with toppings like fresh berries or flavored whipped cream for added flair.
