Bistro Cappuccino Cheesecake
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
Cheesecake:
1-1/2 cups finely chopped nuts (any variety)
1 cup plus 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
3 Tablespoons butter, melted
32 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 Tablespoon instant coffee
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup orange juice
Topping:
1 cup mini chocolate chips
1/3 cup heavy cream
mixture of cocoa powder, cinnamon, and sugar
2 Tablespoons espresso or very strong coffee
Recipe
Cheesecake:
Combine nuts, 2 Tablespoons sugar, and butter in a bowl and mix. Pour into 9-inch springform pan and press onto bottom. Set aside.
In a food processor combine cream cheese and remaining cup of sugar. Mix until light and completely combined.
Add flour and eggs, one at a time.
Add sour cream and cinnamon.
Combine the instant coffee and orange juice to dissolve the powder, then add to cream cheese mixture.
Pour into pan and place in a 350-degree oven for approximately 1 hour. Check for doneness by shaking gently. Cool completely.
Topping:
Heat all ingredients and stir until melted.
Drizzle topping heavily in a zigzag pattern over cheesecake.
Sprinkle with mixture of coco powder, cinnamon, and sugar.
Garnish plate with an additional sprinkle of the sugar mixture around the plate highlighted with a chocolate-covered strawberry.
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