Description
This no bake cheesecake coffee is creamy, rich, and full of cappuccino flavor, set over a chocolate cookie base. A fridge-set dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1¾ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
¼ cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons strong coffee (cold)
14½ ounces cream cheese, whole fat
¾ cup powdered sugar
¼ cup strong coffee (cold)
1½ cups cream (cold, whole/heavy/whipping)
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon powdered gelatine
Instructions
1. Mix chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and coffee until combined.
2. Press into the bottom of a 7–8 inch springform pan and refrigerate.
3. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and coffee until smooth.
4. Whip cold cream until stiff peaks form.
5. In a small pot, sprinkle gelatine over milk and let sit one minute.
6. Heat gently (do not boil) until gelatine dissolves; remove from heat.
7. Stir in a spoonful of cream cheese mixture to temper, then mix into full cream cheese base.
8. Fold cream cheese mixture gently into whipped cream until smooth.
9. Spoon over crust, cover, and refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight.
10. Top with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
Use strong espresso for bolder flavor or decaf to keep it evening-friendly.
Wrap leftovers tightly and refrigerate up to 5 days.
Freeze before adding toppings for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American