If you’re a fan of cheesecake and love the classic taste of Coca-Cola, why not combine the two into a delicious homemade dessert? This Coca-Cola Cheesecake is a unique, creamy treat that blends the rich, tangy flavors of cheesecake with the nostalgic sweetness of Coke.
Wanting to make a delicious dessert that’s a little different? This amazing Coca-Cola Cheesecake recipe is what you’re looking for!
Prepare a sweet dessert for any occasion with this fun Coca-Cola Cheesecake recipe. It has the perfect touch of sweetness with added flavor from the unsweetened cocoa powder, coca-cola, and other ingredients.
What Is a Coca-Cola Cheesecake?
A Coca-Cola Cheesecake combines the sweet taste that you’d get from drinking Coca-Cola with an incredibly creamy, flavorful dessert. You’ll use the carbonated beverage to prepare the most delicious filling you’ve ever tasted. The cheesecake filling tastes amazing with the homemade crust that you’ll prepare using melted butter with Oreo crumbs.
Three Reasons to Make This Flavored Cheesecake
- It’s perfect for cheesecake lovers. It has more of a unique taste that enhances the experience of biting into a soft, creamy dessert.
- It’s super easy to make. You’ll prepare a crust and the homemade filling with ease!
- Everyone seems to love this Coca-Cola Cheesecake, and with good reason. If you’re a fan of sweet treats, this dessert may quickly become your next favorite!
Cherry and Cola Cheesecake Ingredients
If you want to know how to make cheesecake, this is the perfect recipe to follow. Before you begin, make sure you have the right ingredients, which would include:
- Cream Cheese – Grab four packages of cream cheese for your filling and leave them out to soften. Softening the cream cheese makes it easier to work with when preparing your homemade filling.
- Granulated Sugar – Add sugar to your cream cheese to make it sweeter for the filling.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – This version of cheesecake has a chocolate touch, so you’ll need some unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Coca-Cola – You’ll add a bit of Coca-Cola for that added flavor.
- Vanilla Extract – Add hints of vanilla to your mixture to make it taste even better.
The other ingredients you’ll need for the filling include melted and slightly cooled semi-sweet chocolate, heavy whipping cream, maraschino cherry juice, three eggs, and some whipped cream to add on top. You’re also going to need Oreo crumbs and butter to prepare the homemade crust for this dessert.
Common Questions
Do I have to prepare my own crust?
While you don’t have to prepare your own crust, it’s super simple and will taste even better than the pre-made options available in the store.
Can I use any type of chocolate cookie for the crust?
Absolutely. You can use different variations of Oreo cookies or any other chocolate cookies you prefer to make a homemade crust. Use what you like or already have at home to make it even more convenient!
What type of cream cheese should I use?
Any cream cheese would suffice, but it’s best to use full-fat cream cheese. If you’re looking for recommendations on a good brand to use, Kraft’s Philadelphia Cream Cheese is such a great choice because it has the perfect flavor and consistency. Of course, you can use a generic brand, too!
Does it matter what type of cocoa powder is used?
Not at all. You can use any brand, such as Hershey’s Unsweetened Cocoa Powder. As long as it’s unsweetened, you can use it. You don’t want to use sweetened cocoa powder because then the cheesecake will come out too sweet.
Recipe Notes & Tips
- Keep your cheesecake from splitting by turning off the oven when it’s done cooking, cracking the door, and letting it sit in the oven for about 15 minutes. It works like a charm to keep the cheesecake looking its absolute best.
- You’ll need to let your cheesecake sit in the fridge for a minimum of six hours. However, it’s best to let it sit in the fridge overnight so that you can make sure it has plenty of time to sit and get that consistency that makes it perfect for slicing and serving.
- You can add different toppings to this dessert, such as whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, caramel drizzle, crushed Oreo cookie pieces, or even more cherries. Customize the cheesecake to your liking with some of your favorite toppings.
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Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 ½ cups Oreo crumbs
- 4 Tablespoons butter melted
Cheesecake filling:
- 4 packages cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 Tablespoons flour
- 8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate melted and slightly cooled
- ½ cup coca cola
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons maraschino cherry juice optional
- 3 eggs
- Whipped cream and maraschino cherries for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 9” springform pan by spraying with non-stick spray and set aside.
- Prepare the crust by adding about 20 Oreos to a food processor and pulse until you get about 1 ½ cup of crumbs. Add in the melted butter and pulse until well combined. Pour the crumbs into the prepared pan and gently press using the back of a spoon to form the crust. Be sure to bring the crumbs up about 1” up the sides. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and allow to cool on a wire rack.
- To prepare the cheesecake filling, add the softened cream cheese to the bowl of a stand mixer equipped with a paddle attachment. Cream for 5-6 minutes or until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
- With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the sugar, flour, and cocoa powder. Once combined, increase to medium speed, and mix for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the melted chocolate and mix until just combined. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to make sure all the ingredients are combined.
- With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour in the coca cola, heavy cream, vanilla, and cherry juice if using.
- Reduce the mixer to low speed and add the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Pour the prepared batter into the prepared pan and gently tap to release any air bubbles.
- Bake at 350 for 15 minutes then, without opening the oven door, reduce the heat to 200 and bake for an additional 50-55 minutes until the center slightly jiggles and the edges are set.
- Turn off the oven and slightly crack the oven door to allow the cheesecake to cool for 15 minutes before removing.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack until completely cooled and place in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours to overnight.
- Top with whipped cream and maraschino cherries if desired and serve.
- Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days.
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