Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups crushed chocolate or graham crackers (about 12 cookies)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the Coffee Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder (or ¼ cup strong brewed coffee, cooled)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
For the Topping:
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder or finely ground coffee for dusting
- Chocolate-covered espresso beans (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed cookies, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well combined and resembles wet sand.
- Divide the mixture evenly into the bottoms of a 12-cup muffin tin lined with cupcake liners or silicone molds.
- Press firmly using the back of a spoon or a flat-bottomed glass.
- Place in the fridge to set while you prepare the filling.
2. Make the Coffee Cheesecake Filling
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and instant espresso powder (or cooled brewed coffee). Beat until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the coffee cheesecake mixture until smooth and creamy.
3. Assemble the Cheesecakes
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling evenly into each prepared crust.
- Smooth the tops with a spatula.
- Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
4. Prepare the Whipped Topping
- In a bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Pipe or spoon the whipped cream onto the chilled cheesecakes.
- Dust with cocoa powder or finely ground coffee.
- Garnish with a chocolate-covered espresso bean for an elegant finish.
5. Serve and Enjoy
- Carefully remove cheesecakes from the muffin tin and peel off the liners.
- Serve chilled and enjoy with a cup of coffee for the ultimate coffee-lover’s dessert!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill time: 4 hours or overnight
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g