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Creamy Coffee Swirl Cheesecake

A deliciously creamy treat that balances the rich flavors of coffee and cheesecake, perfect for gatherings and special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons sugar
For the cheesecake filling
  • 32 ounces 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1.25 cups 1 ¼ cups sugar
  • 4 large 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional) optional for extra kick
For the coffee swirl
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup brewed coffee
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until it resembles wet sand. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for about 10 minutes. Let cool.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Stir in vanilla and sour cream, then mix in brewed coffee and coffee liqueur.
  4. In a small bowl, combine brewed coffee, brown sugar, and cocoa powder until well mixed.
Baking
  1. Pour half of the cheesecake filling over the crust. Drizzle half of the coffee mixture over it. Repeat with remaining filling and coffee mixture for marbling.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
  3. Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Let cool in the oven for about an hour, then transfer to the fridge to chill for at least 4 hours.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients. Avoid overmixing eggs to maintain a dense texture. For enhanced flavors, consider letting it sit overnight in the fridge.