Coffee Mousse Cheesecake
A luscious cheesecake topped with silky coffee mousse, delivering bold espresso flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup sugar
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
Coffee Mousse Topping
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 tsp gelatin powder
- 2 tbsp warm water
Instructions
Prepare the Crust
- Combine crushed crackers, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl.
- Press mixture into a springform pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.
- Let it cool while preparing the filling.
Make the Cheesecake
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each.
- Stir in vanilla and sour cream.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for 50 minutes.
- Let cool before adding mousse.
Prepare the Coffee Mousse
- Dissolve espresso powder in warm water and sprinkle gelatin on top.
- Whisk heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Fold in the espresso mixture and chill for 20 minutes.
Assemble and Serve
- Spread the mousse over the cooled cheesecake.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Slice)
- Calories: 420
- Total Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Slice)
- Calcium: 12%
- Iron: 8%
- Vitamin A: 15%
- Magnesium: 7%
- Phosphorus: 10%