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Coffee Swirl Cheesecake

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A creamy cheesecake featuring a swirl of vanilla and coffee-flavored batters, baked on a graham cracker crust for a rich and elegant dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons instant coffee or espresso powder
  • 1–2 teaspoons hot water or milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a food processor, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and cinnamon until fine crumbs form.
  2. Add melted butter and vanilla extract; pulse until mixture is moistened and clumps together.
  3. Press crust mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  4. Bake crust for 14-16 minutes until lightly browned at edges; remove from oven and reduce oven temperature to 300°F (150°C).
  5. In a food processor, blend cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined.
  7. Add sour cream and blend until smooth.
  8. Remove 1 cup of the batter into a separate bowl.
  9. Dissolve instant coffee powder in hot water or milk, then stir into the 1 cup batter to create the coffee mixture.
  10. Pour the plain batter into the crust, then spoon the coffee batter over it in dollops.
  11. Use a butter knife to gently swirl the coffee batter through the plain batter to create a marbled effect.
  12. Bake cheesecake at 300°F (150°C) for 45-50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  13. Cool cheesecake to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and allow it to soften completely before mixing. Dissolving the coffee powder in hot liquid ensures even flavor distribution. Swirling the batters gently preserves the marbled effect without overmixing.

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