This Kahlua Coffee Brownie Cheesecake is made with a dense brownie on the bottom, topped with kahlua and coffee cheesecake and finished off with a layer of chocolate ganache and kahlua whipped cream…
INGREDIENTS
BROWNIE BOTTOM
10 tbsp (140g) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup (207g) sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
3/4 cup (98g) all purpose flour
6 tbsp (43g) natural unsweetened cocoa
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
KAHLUA COFFEE CHEESECAKE
24 ounces (678g) cream cheese, room temperature
1 cup (207g) sugar
3 tbsp (24g) all purpose flour
1 cup (230g) sour cream, room temperature
2 tbsp instant coffee granules
2 tbsp (30ml) Kahlua, warm
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs, room temperature
CHOCOLATE GANACHE
8 oz (227g) semi sweet chocolate chips
5 tbsp (75ml) Kahlua
5 tbsp (75ml) heavy whipping cream
KAHLUA WHIPPED CREAM
1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
2 tbsp (30ml) Kahlua
6 tbsp (43g) powdered sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
TO MAKE THE BROWNIE:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Line a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan with parchment paper in the bottom and grease the sides.
2. Combine the butter, sugar and vanilla extract in a medium sized bowl.
3. Add the eggs and mix until well combined.
4. In another medium sized bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture and mix until well combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
TO MAKE THE CHEESECAKE FILLING:
1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and flour on low speed until well completely combined and smooth. Be sure to use low speed to reduce the amount of air added to the batter, which can cause cracks. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
