Description
A decadent, layered dessert inspired by the flavors of your favorite coffeehouse drink. Caramel Macchiato Cheesecake combines rich espresso cheesecake, buttery caramel topping, and a chocolate cookie crust into one show-stopping slice.
Ingredients
1 and 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
24 oz cream cheese, full-fat, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup strong brewed espresso or coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup salted caramel sauce
1 cup whipped cream, for garnish (optional)
2 tablespoons chocolate shavings, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line bottom with parchment paper.
2. Mix chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press into the pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool completely.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add espresso and vanilla, mixing well.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating just until combined. Do not overmix.
5. Fold in heavy cream. Pour mixture over the cooled crust.
6. Wrap the pan in foil and place into a water bath. Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until center is slightly jiggly.
7. Turn off the oven. Let cheesecake cool in the oven with door slightly open for 1 hour.
8. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to set.
9. Spread salted caramel evenly over the top. Chill 30 minutes more.
10. Garnish with whipped cream and chocolate shavings before serving. Slice using a hot knife for clean cuts.
Notes
Let the cheesecake chill overnight for best slicing and flavor.
Use a hot, clean knife for perfect slices every time.
To intensify the coffee flavor, add a teaspoon of espresso powder to the filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: cheesecake, caramel, espresso, dessert