Chocolate Espresso Cheesecake

by Whole Latte Love Updated: March 12, 2019 1 min read
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Love espresso, cheesecake and chocolate? Here is the perfect treat for you, chocolate espresso cheesecake sure to impress at your next get-together or simply a special treat for yourself.

Cheesecake Crust

Ingredients:

  • 1 c. chocolate cookie crumbs (Nabisco Famous Chocolate cookies)
  • 1 stick butter, melted
  • Crush cookies and add melted butter and press into 9 inch or 10 inch spring-form pan.

Cheesecake Filling

Ingredients:

  • 24 oz. cream cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
  • 2 tbsp. heavy cream
  • 7 tbsp. espresso (recommend Cafe la Semeuse), brewed
  • 3/4 c. sour cream
  • 1 tbsp. dark rum

Cream the eggs, sugar and cream cheese and add the remaining ingredients. Pour over crust. Bake in 350 degree oven for 45 minutes. Decorate with whipped cream and chocolate curls or chocolate dipped coffee beans.

Enjoy!