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Barako Cheesecake Cups

Yields5 ServingsTotal Time1 hr

Indulge in decadent cheesecake cups infused with bold Barako coffee—a rich and creamy delight that awakens the senses.

Base
 1 cup chocolate graham crackersbroken into pieces
 1 cup cubed brownies
 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
Cheesecake
 1 pack (250 g) cream cheesesoftened
 ½ cup powdered sugar
 ½ tbsp instant Barako coffee powder or regular instant coffee powder
 ½ tsp vanilla extract
 300 ml all-purpose cream
Toppings:
 1 ½ shaved chocolate bar
 48 Barako coffee beans
 2 tbsp muscovado sugar
 1 tsp sea salt
 whipped cream
 powdered chocolate
Make Base
1

In a food processor, combine the ingredients. Press onto the bottom of serving cups.

2

Beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Mix in the powdered sugar in increments, the instant coffee powder, and the vanilla extract.

3

Slowly pour in the all-purpose cream while mixing. When finished, spoon the final mixture into the serving cups. Refrigerate.

Add toppings
4

In a double boiler over medium-low heat, melt the chocolate shavings. Once melted, turn off the heat.

5

Prepare an ice cube tray by slightly greasing with cooking oil. Pour half of the melted chocolate and set in the refrigerator for 2 minutes. Add 4 pieces of Barako bean, sprinkle of muscovado sugar, and sea salt per slot.

6

Cover with the remaining melted chocolate. Refrigerate until set. Once the chocolate is set, turn the ice tray over and cut the pieces of chocolates.

Asssembly
7

Decorate the espresso cups with whipped cream, chocolate powder, and chocolate pieces on top or served on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0