Description
Dive into the sumptuous layers of our Kahlua Chocolate Cheesecake, where rich chocolate meets bold Kahlua in a dance of dessert perfection. This recipe offers a spectacular blend of crunchy Oreo crust with a silky, boozy filling that’s simply irresistible. Whether it’s for a festive occasion or a cozy night in, this cheesecake promises to be the centerpiece that impresses!
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 32 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup Kahlua coffee liqueur
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Combine the Oreo crumbs with melted butter, press onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, and chill.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in sour cream, Kahlua, and melted chocolate.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Pour the filling over the crust. Bake for 55-60 minutes. Allow to cool before removing from the pan. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute Kahlua with chocolate syrup.
- Consider a water bath for baking if you’re concerned about cracks on the surface.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool gradually by turning off the oven and slightly opening the door.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 180mg