ESPRESSO-HAZELNUT CHEESECAKE

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Categories     Cake     Coffee     Mixer     Dairy     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Hazelnut     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 14

Number Of Ingredients 17

Crust
8 1/2 ounces butter biscuit cookies
1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted, husked
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup plus 2/3 cup chilled whipping cream
3 tablespoons instant espresso powder
2 tablespoons warm water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup hazelnuts, toasted, husked, coarsely chopped
Chocolate-covered espresso beans

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter bottom and sides of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Wrap outside of pan with double layer of foil. Finely grind cookies, hazelnuts, sugar and cinnamon in processor. Add butter; process until moist clumps form. Press crumb mixture onto bottom and up sides of pan. Chill while preparing filling.
  • For filling
  • Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese in large bowl until smooth. Add sugar and beat until well blended. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating just until blended and scraping down sides of bowl after each addition. Beat in sour cream and 1/2 cup cream. Stir espresso powder and 2 tablespoons warm water in small bowl until powder dissolves. Add to filling and beat until blended. Beat in vanilla. Stir in nuts.
  • Pour filling into prepared pan. Place pan in large baking pan. Pour enough hot water into baking pan to come halfway up sides of springform pan. Bake cake until top is puffed and center is almost set, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Turn off oven; open door slightly. Let cake stand in oven with door ajar 1 hour. Remove pan from water; transfer to rack. Cool. Wrap in foil and chill overnight. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep chilled).
  • Run small knife around sides of pan to loosen cheesecake. Remove pan sides. Beat 2/3 cup cream in medium bowl until stiff peaks form. Spoon whipped cream into pastry bag fitted with large star tip; pipe around top edge of cake. Garnish with chocolate-covered espresso beans.

MINHAZ HOSAN
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This cheesecake was very easy to make and turned out perfectly. The flavors were rich and decadent, and the crust was perfectly crisp. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Kenneth d. Griffin
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he had ever had. The espresso and hazelnut flavors were a perfect combination, and the cheesecake was incredibly creamy and smooth.


jelly life
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still very good. The espresso flavor was nice and strong, and the hazelnut flavor was subtle but noticeable. The crust was also very good, with a nice crunch to it.


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I'm not a huge fan of coffee, but I really enjoyed this cheesecake. The espresso flavor was subtle and perfectly complemented the hazelnut flavor. The cheesecake was also incredibly creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyon


saddam hosen
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This cheesecake was very easy to make and turned out perfectly. The flavors were rich and decadent, and the crust was perfectly crisp. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Sphesihle Dan
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he had ever had. The espresso and hazelnut flavors were a perfect combination, and the cheesecake was incredibly creamy and smooth.


Antwi Belinda
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was still very good. The espresso flavor was nice and strong, and the hazelnut flavor was subtle but noticeable. The crust was also very good, with a nice crunch to it.


Ghada ragab
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of coffee, but I'm so glad I did! The espresso flavor was subtle and perfectly complemented the hazelnut flavor. The cheesecake was also incredibly creamy and smooth. I would definite


Sudip Biswas
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This cheesecake was very easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavors were rich and decadent, and the crust was perfectly crisp. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Free Fire Boos
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the creamy texture. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and impressive dessert.


Dustin Anderson
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This cheesecake was absolutely delicious! The espresso and hazelnut flavors were perfectly balanced, and the crust was the perfect combination of crunchy and chewy. I will definitely be making this again.