Kahlua Cheesecake

Prep: 30 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Kahlua Cheesecake offers a rich, creamy texture infused with the bold flavor of coffee liqueur. The smooth cheese filling is complemented by a crunchy Zwieback crust and topped with elegant chocolate shavings. Perfect for special occasions or a decadent dessert for coffee lovers.

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Ingredients

  • Zwieback crust
  • 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup Kahlua
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • shaved or curled chocolate

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Zwieback crust and set aside.
  2. In the top of a double boiler, soften gelatin in Kahlua and water.
  3. Beat in egg yolks, sugar, and salt. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
  4. Beat the cream cheese until fluffy.
  5. Gradually beat in the Kahlua mixture; allow to cool.
  6. Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry.
  7. Beat the whipping cream until stiff.
  8. Fold the egg whites and whipped cream into the cheese mixture.
  9. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
  10. Chill for 4 to 5 hours or overnight.
  11. Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving.
  12. Decorate with shaved or curled chocolate.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

421 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.9g 12% DV
Total Fat 25.7g 33% DV
Carbs 43.5g 16% DV
Fiber 2.9g 10% DV
Sugar 13.6g 27% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9884.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 390.3mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 117.3mg 39% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 194.5mcg 22% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 3% DV
Calcium 119.8mg 9% DV
Iron 3mg 17% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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