Ingredients:
- 1 cup Java House Tropical Granola
- 1 cup Java House Crunchy Granola
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 cup brewed Java House Premium Kenya East African coffee (cooled)
- 1 ½ cups cream cheese (softened)
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Granola Crust:
- In a food processor, pulse the granola until it becomes fine crumbs.
- Mix the granola crumbs with melted butter and sugar, pressing the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to create the crust.
- Chill the crust in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
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Make the Coffee Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Slowly pour in the cooled coffee while beating the mixture until it’s smooth and creamy.
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Whip the Cream:
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, creating a light, fluffy texture.
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Assemble the Cheesecake:
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the chilled granola crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Cover the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
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Finish and Serve:
- Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder for an extra touch of elegance.
- Slice and enjoy this rich, coffee-flavored cheesecake with a crunchy granola crust!
