Decadent Chocolate-Espresso Cheesecake
"Dessert and coffee all in one slice, this over-the-top cheesecake is a surefire crowd-pleaser. To garnish with chocolate shards, melt dark bittersweet chocolate, and spread it in a thin layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Let it stand until set, and break into pieces...."
INGREDIENTS
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CRUST
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Vegetable cooking spray
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Parchment paper
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6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons instant espresso
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1/4 teaspoon table salt
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1/4 cup butter
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3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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FILLING
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1 cup bittersweet chocolate morsels
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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2 tablespoons instant espresso
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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4 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened at room temperature
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1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
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4 large eggs
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TOPPING
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2 cups heavy cream
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2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
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3/4 cup powdered sugar
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Chocolate shavings and shards (optional)
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