Rescue Roast® Off The Leash Espresso Cheesecake

Rescue Roast® Off The Leash Espresso Cheesecake

Rich, creamy, bold and seriously indulgent. This cheesecake combines smooth cream cheese with the powerful espresso character of Rescue Roast® Off The Leash for a dessert that is both luxurious and unmistakably coffee-forward.

Ingredients

For the Base

  • 250 g chocolate biscuits
  • 100 g butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling

  • 500 g cream cheese, softened
  • 250 ml fresh cream
  • 150 g caster sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 60 ml freshly brewed Rescue Roast® Off The Leash espresso, cooled
  • 1 tablespoon cake flour

For the Espresso Chocolate Topping

  • 150 g dark chocolate
  • 100 ml fresh cream
  • 20 ml freshly brewed Rescue Roast® Off The Leash espresso

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 160°C.
  2. Grease and line the base of a 20 cm springform cake tin.
  3. Crush the chocolate biscuits into fine crumbs.
  4. Mix the biscuit crumbs with the melted butter until evenly combined.
  5. Press the mixture firmly into the base of the prepared tin.
  6. Place the base in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
  7. Beat the cream cheese and caster sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  8. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
  9. Add the vanilla extract and cooled Off The Leash espresso.
  10. Mix in the cake flour.
  11. Add the fresh cream and mix gently until everything is just combined.
  12. Pour the filling over the chilled biscuit base.
  13. Bake for approximately 50–60 minutes.
  14. The edges should be set while the centre still has a slight wobble.
  15. Turn off the oven, leave the door slightly open and allow the cheesecake to cool inside for approximately 30 minutes.
  16. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
  17. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Make the Espresso Chocolate Topping

  1. Place the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
  2. Heat the fresh cream until hot but not boiling.
  3. Pour the cream over the chocolate and leave it to stand for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir until completely smooth.
  5. Add the freshly brewed Off The Leash espresso and mix well.
  6. Allow the topping to cool slightly before pouring it over the chilled cheesecake.

Why Off The Leash Works So Well

Cheesecake is naturally rich, creamy and sweet, which means a mild coffee flavour can easily get lost.

Rescue Roast® Off The Leash is strong enough to hold its own.

Its bold espresso character cuts through the richness of the cream cheese while adding deep roasted notes that pair beautifully with dark chocolate.

The result is a cheesecake that tastes luxurious first, chocolatey second, and finishes with a unmistakable espresso kick.

Serving Suggestion

Serve chilled with:

  • A light dusting of cocoa powder
  • Dark chocolate shavings
  • Fresh whipped cream
  • A few chocolate-coated coffee beans
  • Or a small shot of Rescue Roast® Off The Leash® on the side

This one is definitely not your average coffee cheesecake. ☕🍰🐾

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