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a vanilla-flecked latte cheesecake topped with toffee and a swirl of cream in a wide horizontal shot, on a cozy cafe table beside a latte mug, warm morning light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Vanilla Toffee Latte Cheesecake

A mellow vanilla cheesecake with hints of espresso and a toffee finish.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup toffee bits

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 325F and press graham crumbs with butter into a springform pan.
  2. Dissolve the espresso powder in a tablespoon of warm cream.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar, then add eggs one at a time.
  4. Mix in vanilla bean paste, the espresso cream, and remaining cream.
  5. Pour over the crust and bake 55 to 60 minutes until just set.
  6. Cool, chill 6 hours, then top with toffee bits.

Notes

Vanilla bean paste gives those pretty flecks; extract works too.