Description
This decadent Oreo cheesecake features a rich filling made with cream cheese, Kahlua, and a chocolate ganache topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 26 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz full-fat cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 tsp instant coffee powder
- 1/4 cup Kahlua
- 3 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
- 6 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 3 tbsp whipping cream
- 3 tbsp Kahlua
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Mix crushed Oreo cookies with melted butter until evenly combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a foil-wrapped 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Mix the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add sour cream and mix gently. Dissolve instant coffee in Kahlua, then blend it into the batter on low speed until fully incorporated.
- Add Eggs and Assemble: Add eggs and egg yolks one at a time, mixing just until combined. Pour the batter over the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake and Chill: Place the pan in a large roasting dish and add hot water halfway up the sides to create a water bath. Bake for 50–60 minutes, until the edges are set and the center gently jiggles. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let cool for 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Make and Add the Ganache: Heat whipping cream and Kahlua until hot but not boiling. Pour over chopped chocolate and whisk until smooth. Spread ganache evenly over the chilled cheesecake and refrigerate until set before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
- Make sure to let the cheesecake cool properly in the oven with the door cracked to prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg