Indulge in a moist and flavorful cheesecake with a delightful coffee twist. This reindeer-themed dessert is sure to impress during the holiday season.
Ingredients:
Bottom layer:
- 60g cocoa biscuits
- 30g unsalted butter
Coffee cheesecake:
- 250g Q/B/B cream cheese
- 80g granulated sugar
- 2 medium-sized eggs
- 150g fresh cream
- 10g coffee powder
- 2 tablespoons light flour
Decoration:
- 8 cocoa biscuits
- 8 dried raspberries
- 1 white chocolate pen
- 1 brown chocolate pen
Preparation:
- Ensure cream cheese, eggs, and fresh cream are at room temperature.
- Beat the eggs and preheat the oven to 180℃. Line the bottom and sides of a mold with parchment paper.
- Place cocoa biscuits in a bag and crush them into small pieces using a rolling pin.
- Add melted butter (heated in a 600W microwave for about 40 seconds) and mix well.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the lined mold, pressing it firmly with the back of a cup or spoon. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- In a bowl, whisk the cream cheese until soft, then add granulated sugar and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the beaten eggs, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whip the fresh cream and coffee powder until the coffee powder is melted and mixed. Add this mixture to the cream cheese mixture and blend well.
- Sift in the flour and mix thoroughly.
- Remove the chilled mold from the refrigerator and pour the batter through a sieve to remove any lumps. If there are any bubbles, gently run a toothpick around them to break them up. Lower the oven temperature to 170℃ and bake for 50 minutes.
- Once baked, let the cheesecake cool down and then refrigerate it overnight. This will enhance its moisture and flavor.
- Before serving, decorate the cheesecake. Cut it into 8 equal pieces using a knife soaked in boiling water and wiped dry.
- Cut the cocoa biscuits in half and insert them into the cheesecake to resemble horns. Make a small cut with a knife and firmly insert each biscuit.
- Place a dried raspberry on each slice as the reindeer's nose. If desired, you can use red marble chocolate or strawberries instead.
- Use the white and brown chocolate pens to draw the reindeer's eyes.
- For an extra touch, attach a Santa hat pick to make it even cuter.
Enjoy the delightful Reindeer Coffee Cheesecake as a festive treat this Christmas season!